Biography
Started: She took up the sport at age 13 in Volsk, Russian Federation. (Athlete, 23 Apr 2012)
Reason: Her mother introduced her to a youth sports school for people with an impairment. During a local competition she was spotted by coach Taisiya Borisova, who encouraged her to begin running. (rsport.ria.ru, 16 Sep 2016)
Awards: She holds the title of Honoured Master of Sport in the Russian Federation. (paralymp.ru, 14 Aug 2023)
She was presented with the Orders of Merit to the Fatherland [first and second class] and the Order of Friendship in recognition of her performances at the Paralympic Games in 2008, 2012 and 2021. (paralymp.ru, 11 Sep 2021; tokyo2020.paralymp.ru, 01 Aug 2021)
Sporting Relatives: Her husband Ivan Goncharov represented the Russian Federation in Nordic skiing at the Paralympic Winter Games in 2010 and 2014. He also competed in Para athletics at the 2015 World Championships in Doha, Qatar. (SportsDeskOnline, 24 Oct 2019; paralympic.org, 28 Oct 2015)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateMarch 14, 1991
Place of ResidenceMOSCOW
OccupationAthlete
EducationPhysical Education - Moscow State Academy of Physical Education, Russian Federation
Languages SpokenRussian
CoachAleksandra Antonova [personal], RUS, from 2012
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | 100m - T38 | 2012 | London, GBR | 13.45 |
| 1 | Women's 4 x 100m Relay T35-38 | 2012 | London, GBR | 54.86 |
| 1 | Women's Long Jump T37/38 | 2012 | London, GBR | 4.84 |
| 2 | 400m - T38 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:00.14 |
| 2 | Long Jump - T38 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 5.29 |
| 2 | Women's 200m T38 | 2012 | London, GBR | 27.82 |
| 3 | 100m - T38 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 13.97 |
| 3 | Women's 200m T38 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 28.62 |
| 9 | 100m - T38 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 13.20 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | 400m - T38 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 1:02.08 |
| 1 | Women's 200m T38 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 26.61 |
| 1 | 400m - T38 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 1:02.18 |
| 1 | Long Jump - T38 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 5.09 |
| 1 | Women's Long Jump T37/38 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 4.94 |
| 1 | Women's 200m T38 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 28.59 |
| 2 | Long Jump - T38 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 5.08 |
| 2 | Long Jump - T38 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 5.10 |
| 2 | Women's 4 x 100m Relay T35-38 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 53.18 |
| 2 | 100m - T38 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 13.54 |
| 2 | Women's 4 x 100m Relay T35-38 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 55.70 |
| 3 | 400m - T38 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 1:00.61 |
| 3 | 100m - T38 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 13.01 |
| 3 | Women's 200m T38 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 27.76 |
| 3 | 100m - T38 | 2006 | Assen, NED | 14.75 |
| 3 | Women's 200m T38 | 2006 | Assen, NED | 29.85 |
| 4 | Women's 200m T38 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 26.86 |
| 4 | 100m - T38 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 13.67 |
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