Yelena Parkhomenko
Azerbaijani volleyball player
Born
September 11th, 1982
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Azerbaijan
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Competed in international volleyball events representing Azerbaijan. Played for clubs in various leagues throughout her career. Participated in the 2004 Summer Olympics held in Athens. Contributed to the team's efforts in various European championships and competitions.
Participated in the 2004 Summer Olympics
Competed in European Volleyball Championships
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