Albina Mayorova

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Russian long-distance runner

Albina Mayorova (born 16 May 1977) is a Russian long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon. She has represented Russia in several international competitions, including the Olympic Games and the World Championships in Athletics.

Career

Mayorova began her career in athletics at a young age, initially focusing on shorter distances before transitioning to long-distance events. She gained prominence in the early 2000s with notable performances in various marathons around the world.

Olympic Games

Mayorova competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics held in Athens, Greece, where she finished in the top 20 in the women's marathon. She also represented Russia in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom, where she achieved a commendable 9th place finish in the marathon.

World Championships

Mayorova has also participated in the World Championships in Athletics, representing Russia in the marathon event. Her performances have contributed to her reputation as one of Russia's leading long-distance runners.

Personal Bests

Mayorova's personal best in the marathon is 2:23:52, which she achieved at the Nagoya Women's Marathon in 2012. This time ranks her among the top Russian female marathon runners.

Achievements

• 9th place in the marathon at the 2012 Summer Olympics
• Winner of the Nagoya Women's Marathon in 2012
• Multiple top finishes in international marathons

Related Pages

• Marathon
• Long-distance running
• 2004 Summer Olympics
• 2012 Summer Olympics
• World Championships in Athletics