Natalya Sharova

Natalya Sharova (born October 4, 1972) was a professional sprinter from Russia. She won a gold medal in the 4 × 400 m relay at the 1999 World Championships in Athletics and in the 1997 World Indoor Championships in Athletics, in both cases by virtue of running in the heats for her team.^[1]

Natalya Sharova

Personal information
Born	(1972-10-04) October 4, 1972 (age 52)
Achievements and titles
National finals	1998 Russian Champs  • 400 m, 5th 1999 Russian Indoors  • 400 m, 3rd 1999 Russian Champs  • 400 m, 5th
Medal record Women's athletics Representing  Jamaica IAAF World Championships 1999 Seville 4 × 400 m IAAF World Indoor Championships 1997 4 × 400 m World University Games 1997 4 × 400 m

She also won a gold medal in the 4 × 400 m at the 1997 World University Games by running in the final. She continued to run professionally until 2004.^[1][2]

Major international competitions

Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Event	Notes
1997	IAAF World Indoor Championships	Paris, France	1st (Heat 2, Heats)	4 × 400 m	3:29.85
1999	IAAF World Championships in Athletics	Sevilla, Spain	1st (Heat 1, Heats)	4 × 400 m	3:24.51

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Domestic competitions

Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Event	Notes
2002	Russia Indoor Championships	Volgograd, Russia	2nd (Heat 1, Heats)	400 m	54.05
2002	Russia Championships	Cheboksary, Russia	4th (Heat 1, Heats)	800 m	2:05.97
2003	Russia Championships	Tula, Russia	5th (Heat 7, Heats)	400 m	54.87
2004	Russia Championships	Tula, Russia	4th (Heat 3, Heats)	400 m	54.22

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