Nataliya Dobrynska
Ukrainian heptathlete and Olympic medalist
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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