Yulia Nestsiarenka

Belarusian sprinter and Olympic medalist

Yulia Nestsiarenka - Belarusian sprinter and Olympic medalist
Born

June 15th, 1979
45 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Belarus

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A sprinter from Belarus specialized in the 100 meters and 200 meters events. Achieved significant success in international competitions during the early 2000s. Competed in the 2004 Athens Olympics, winning a bronze medal in the 100 meters. Secured gold medals at the 2000 European Indoor Championships in the 60 meters and the 2005 European Athletics Championships in Helsinki for the 100 meters. Demonstrated consistent performance on the European circuit, establishing a solid reputation as a competitive sprinter.

Bronze medalist in the 100 meters at the 2004 Olympics

Gold medalist in the 60 meters at the 2000 European Indoor Championships

Gold medalist in the 100 meters at the 2005 European Championships

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