Nadezhda Bazhenova
Encyclopedia
Nadezhda Alekhina, née Bazhenova is a Russia
n triple jump
er.
She finished fourth at the 2002 European Indoor Championships and won the bronze medal at the 2005 Summer Universiade
. She also competed at the World Championships in 2003
, 2005
and 2009
without reaching the finals. In the long jump
she finished seventh at the 2001 Summer Universiade
.
Her personal best jump is 15.14 metres, achieved in July 2009 in Cheboksary
. The Russian record is currently held by Tatyana Lebedeva
with 15.34 metres. Alekhina also has 6.56 metres in the long jump
, achieved in June 2003 in Tula
.
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
n triple jump
Triple jump
The triple jump is a track and field sport, similar to the long jump, but involving a “hop, bound and jump” routine, whereby the competitor runs down the track and performs a hop, a bound and then a jump into the sand pit.The triple jump has its origins in the Ancient Olympics and has been a...
er.
She finished fourth at the 2002 European Indoor Championships and won the bronze medal at the 2005 Summer Universiade
2005 Summer Universiade
The 2005 Summer Universiade, also known as the XXIII Summer Universiade, took place in İzmir, Turkey.-Emblem:The emblem is the letter “U”, inspired by the bird’s-eye view of the Gulf of İzmir.This shape has perfectly fit the letter “U” of Universiade,...
. She also competed at the World Championships in 2003
2003 World Championships in Athletics
The 9th World Championships in Athletics, under the auspices of the International Association of Athletics Federations, were held from 23 August to 31 August 2003 in the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, Seine-Saint-Denis, France.-Track:...
, 2005
2005 World Championships in Athletics - Women's Triple Jump
The Women's Triple Jump event at the 2005 World Championships in Athletics was held at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium on August 6 and August 7.-Medalists:-Heat 1:# Yargelis Savigne, Cuba 14.47m Q# Magdelin Martinez, Italy 14.46m Q...
and 2009
2009 World Championships in Athletics – Women's triple jump
The Women's Triple Jump at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics will be held at the Olympic Stadium on August 15 and August 17. Cuban Yargelis Savigne had registered nine of the ten farthest jumps pre-championships and was seen as a strong favourite. The twice world gold medallist Tatyana...
without reaching the finals. In the long jump
Long jump
The long jump is a track and field event in which athletes combine speed, strength, and agility in an attempt to leap as far as possible from a take off point...
she finished seventh at the 2001 Summer Universiade
2001 Summer Universiade
The 2001 Summer Universiade, also known as the XXI Summer Universiade, was an international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, People's Republic of China, between the 22 August and 1 September. A total of 6757 athletes from 165 nations took part in 12 sports...
.
Her personal best jump is 15.14 metres, achieved in July 2009 in Cheboksary
Cheboksary
-Twin towns/sister cities:Cheboksary is twinned with: Eger in Hungary Antalya in Turkey Santa Clara in CubaAlso Partnerships are shown with: Rundu in Namibia -External links:****...
. The Russian record is currently held by Tatyana Lebedeva
Tatyana Lebedeva
Tatyana Romanovna Lebedeva is a Russian athlete who competes in both the long jump and triple jump events. She is one of most successful athletes in the disciplines, having won gold medals at Olympic, world and European levels...
with 15.34 metres. Alekhina also has 6.56 metres in the long jump
Long jump
The long jump is a track and field event in which athletes combine speed, strength, and agility in an attempt to leap as far as possible from a take off point...
, achieved in June 2003 in Tula
Tula, Russia
Tula is an industrial city and the administrative center of Tula Oblast, Russia. It is located south of Moscow, on the Upa River. Population: -History:...
.