Irina Lenskiy
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Irina Lenskiy is an Israel
i athlete who specializes in the 100 metres hurdles
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citizen, known as Irina Lenskaya, until 1999 when she emigrated to Israel. She also held the surname Omelchenko for a period.
In Israel she represents the sports club Maccabi Rishon LeZion
. She stands tall and weighed about 126 lbs during her active career. Her daughter Olga Lenskaya (born 1992) competed in sprints at the 2009 World Youth Championships
.
and 1997 World Championships
, both in the 400 metres hurdles
. Her personal best time was 55.69 seconds, achieved in June 1996 in Kiev
, and she also had 52.60 seconds in the 400 metres
, achieved in 1997.
In the short hurdles distances (100 and 60 metres
) she competed at the 2001 World Indoor Championships
, the 2001 World Championships
, the 2002 European Indoor Championships
, the 2002 European Championships, the 2003 World Championships
, the 2004 Olympic Games, the 2006 European Championships and the 2009 World Championships
without reaching the final. In the 4 x 400 metres relay
she competed at the 2003 World Championships
without reaching the final.
Her personal best times are 8.03 seconds in the 60 metres hurdles, achieved in January 2002 in Moscow
; and 12.80 seconds in the 100 metres hurdles, achieved in July 2002 in Rethimno. She also has 11.59 seconds in the 100 metres
, achieved in May 2003 in Tel Aviv
; and 23.15 seconds in the 200 metres
, achieved in June 2002 in Belgrade
.
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
i athlete who specializes in the 100 metres hurdles
100 metres hurdles
The 100 m hurdles are an Olympic track and field athletics discipline run by women . For the race ten hurdles of a height of 83.8 cm are placed evenly spaced along a straight course of 100 meters. They are positioned so that they will fall over if bumped into by the runner...
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Personal life
She was a UkrainianUkraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
citizen, known as Irina Lenskaya, until 1999 when she emigrated to Israel. She also held the surname Omelchenko for a period.
In Israel she represents the sports club Maccabi Rishon LeZion
Maccabi Rishon LeZion
Maccabi Rishon LeZion is a sport club in Rishon LeZion, Israel.The professional teams associated with it include:*Maccabi Rishon LeZion *Maccabi Rishon LeZion *Maccabi Rishon LeZion...
. She stands tall and weighed about 126 lbs during her active career. Her daughter Olga Lenskaya (born 1992) competed in sprints at the 2009 World Youth Championships
2009 World Youth Championships in Athletics
The 2009 World Youth Championships in Athletics is the sixth edition of the World Youth Championships in Athletics. They were held in Brixen, Italy from 8–12 July 2009. Athletes must be aged 16 or 17 on 31 December 2009 to compete....
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Career
By the time of migrating to Israel she had already taken part in the 19951995 World Championships in Athletics – Women's 400 metres hurdles
These are the results of the Women's 400 metres hurdles event at the 1995 World Championships in Athletics in Gothenburg, Sweden.-Medalists:-Heats:First 3 of each heat and the next 4 fastest qualified for the semifinals.-Semifinals:...
and 1997 World Championships
1997 World Championships in Athletics – Women's 400 metres hurdles
These are the results of the Women's 400 metres hurdles event at the 1997 World Championships in Athletics in Athens, Greece.-Medalists:-Heats:First 3 of each Heat and the next 4 fastest qualified for the semifinals.-Semifinals:...
, both in the 400 metres hurdles
400 metres hurdles
The 400 metres hurdles is an Olympic athletics event in track and field. On a standard outdoor track 400 metres is the length of the inside lane once around the stadium. Runners stay in their lane the entire way after starting out of the blocks and must clear ten hurdles that are evenly...
. Her personal best time was 55.69 seconds, achieved in June 1996 in Kiev
Kiev
Kiev or Kyiv is the capital and the largest city of Ukraine, located in the north central part of the country on the Dnieper River. The population as of the 2001 census was 2,611,300. However, higher numbers have been cited in the press....
, and she also had 52.60 seconds in the 400 metres
400 metres
The 400 metres, or 400 metre dash, is a common sprinting event in track and field competitions. It has been featured in the athletics programme at the Summer Olympics since 1896 . On a standard outdoor running track, it is exactly one lap around the track. Runners start in staggered positions and...
, achieved in 1997.
In the short hurdles distances (100 and 60 metres
60 metres hurdles
60 metres hurdles is a distance in hurdling which is generally run in indoor competitions. It is equivalent with the first 60 metres including the first 5 hurdles of a standard outdoor hurdle race. The current women's and men's world records are 7.68 seconds and 7.30 seconds ,...
) she competed at the 2001 World Indoor Championships
2001 IAAF World Indoor Championships
The 8th IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics were held at the Pavilhão Atlântico in Lisbon, Portugal from March 9 to March 11 2001. It was the first time the Championships had been held in Portugal...
, the 2001 World Championships
2001 World Championships in Athletics – Women's 100 metres hurdles
These are the official results of the Women's 100 metres hurdles event at the 2001 IAAF World Championships in Edmonton, Canada.-Medalists:-Heats:...
, the 2002 European Indoor Championships
2002 European Athletics Indoor Championships
The 27th European Athletics Indoor Championships were held from Friday, 1 March to Sunday, 3 March 2002 in Vienna, the capital city of Austria.-Men:-Women:-Medal table:Key:-Participating nations:...
, the 2002 European Championships, the 2003 World Championships
2003 World Championships in Athletics – Women's 100 metres hurdles
These are the official results of the Women's 100 metres hurdles event at the 2003 IAAF World Championships in Paris, France. There were a total number of 39 participating athletes, with five qualifying heats, three semi-finals and the final held on Wednesday August 27, 2003 at...
, the 2004 Olympic Games, the 2006 European Championships and the 2009 World Championships
2009 World Championships in Athletics – Women's 100 metres hurdles
The women's 100 metres hurdles at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics was held at the Olympic Stadium 18 and 19 August.The world leader Lolo Jones had not qualified for the championships, but a number of athletes had also posted fast times and scored major victories on the World Athletics...
without reaching the final. In the 4 x 400 metres relay
4 x 400 metres relay
The 4 x 400 meters relay or long relay is an athletics track event in which teams comprise four runners who each complete 400 meters or one lap. It is traditionally the final event of a track meet. At top class events, the first 500 meters is run in lanes...
she competed at the 2003 World Championships
2003 World Championships in Athletics – Women's 4 x 400 metres relay
These are the official results of the Women's 4x400 metres event at the 2003 IAAF World Championships in Paris, France. Their final was held on Sunday 31 August 2001 at 19:10h.-Final:-Heat 1:-Heat 2:-Heat 3:-References:*...
without reaching the final.
Her personal best times are 8.03 seconds in the 60 metres hurdles, achieved in January 2002 in Moscow
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
; and 12.80 seconds in the 100 metres hurdles, achieved in July 2002 in Rethimno. She also has 11.59 seconds in the 100 metres
100 metres
The 100 metres, or 100-metre dash, is a sprint race in track and field competitions. The shortest common outdoor running distance, it is one of the most popular and prestigious events in the sport of athletics. It has been contested at the Summer Olympics since 1896...
, achieved in May 2003 in Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv , officially Tel Aviv-Yafo , is the second most populous city in Israel, with a population of 404,400 on a land area of . The city is located on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline in west-central Israel. It is the largest and most populous city in the metropolitan area of Gush Dan, with...
; and 23.15 seconds in the 200 metres
200 metres
A 200 metres race is a sprint running event. On an outdoor 400 m track, the race begins on the curve and ends on the home straight, so a combination of techniques are needed to successfully run the race. A slightly shorter race, called the stadion and run on a straight track, was the first...
, achieved in June 2002 in Belgrade
Belgrade
Belgrade is the capital and largest city of Serbia. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, where the Pannonian Plain meets the Balkans. According to official results of Census 2011, the city has a population of 1,639,121. It is one of the 15 largest cities in Europe...
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