Nataliya Dobrynska

Ukrainian heptathlete and Olympic medalist

Nataliya Dobrynska - Ukrainian heptathlete and Olympic medalist
Born

May 29th, 1982
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Ukraine

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Competed in heptathlon, achieving significant success in athletics. Won the gold medal at the 2005 World Championships in Helsinki. Secured a bronze medal in the heptathlon at the 2012 London Olympics. Established a personal best score of 7,395 points, ranking among the best in the event's history.

Won gold at the 2005 World Championships

Achieved bronze in heptathlon at 2012 Olympics

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