Svetlana Lapina
Athletics competitor
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| Intro | Athletics competitor | |
| A.K.A. | Svetlana Mikhaylovna Lapina | |
| A.K.A. | Svetlana Mikhaylovna Lapina | |
| Places | Russia | |
| is | Athlete High jumper | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 12 April 1978, Makhachkala, Republic of Dagestan, Russia | |
| Age | 46 years |
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Biography
Svetlana Lapina (born 12 April 1978) is a Russian high jumper.
Her personal best jump was 1.99 metres, achieved at the 1999 World Championships in Seville, where she won a surprising bronze medal.
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Russia | ||||
| 1996 | World Junior Championships | Sydney, Australia | 3rd | 1.91 m |
| 1997 | European Junior Championships | Ljubljana, Slovenia | 3rd | 1.90 m |
| 1999 | Universiade | Palma de Mallorca, Spain | 2nd | 1.93 m |
| European U23 Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 1st | 1.98 m | |
| World Championships | Seville, Spain | 3rd | 1.99 m | |
| 2000 | Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 15th (q) | 1.92 m |