Oksana Shcherbak
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Oksana Shcherbak, née Holodkova is a Ukrainian
sprint athlete
who specializes in the 400 metres
.
She was born in Pyriatyn
, and represents the club Kolos Poltava. In individual competition she competed in the 2007 World Championships
without reaching the final. In the 4 x 400 metres relay
she finished sixth at the 2006 European Championships, and won a gold medal at the 2007 Summer Universiade
. She also competed at the 2007 World Championships
. At the 2008 Summer Olympics
she competed in both 4 x 100 and 4 x 400. The 4 x 100 metres relay team was disqualified in the first round, whereas the 4 x 400 metres team was knocked out.
Her personal best time is 51.23 seconds in the 400 metres, achieved in July 2006 in Kiev
. She also has 7.39 seconds in the 60 metres
(indoor), achieved in February 2008 in Sumy
; 11.81 seconds in the 100 metres
, achieved in May 2007 in Bar
; and 23.39 seconds in the 200 metres
, achieved in June 2008 at Florø stadion
.
Ukraine
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...
sprint athlete
Sprint (race)
Sprints are short running events in athletics and track and field. Races over short distances are among the oldest running competitions. The first 13 editions of the Ancient Olympic Games featured only one event—the stadion race, which was a race from one end of the stadium to the other...
who specializes 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...
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She was born in Pyriatyn
Pyriatyn
Pyriatyn is a city in Poltava Oblast, Ukraine. Population is 16,664 .-See also:*Piryatin Airport...
, and represents the club Kolos Poltava. In individual competition she competed in the 2007 World Championships
2007 World Championships in Athletics – Women's 400 metres
The women's 400 metres at the 2007 World Championships in Athletics was held at the Nagai Stadium on 26, 27 and 29 August.-Medalists:-Schedule:-Results:-Heats:...
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 finished sixth at the 2006 European Championships, and won a gold medal at the 2007 Summer Universiade
Athletics at the 2007 Summer Universiade
The athletics competition at the 2007 Summer Universiade was held in the Main Stadium at Thammasat University in Bangkok, Thailand, between 9 August and 14 August 2007.-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medals table:-Results:******...
. She also competed at the 2007 World Championships
2007 World Championships in Athletics – Women's 4 x 400 metres relay
The women's 4 x 400 metres relay at the 2007 World Championships in Athletics was held at the Nagai Stadium on 1 and 2 September.-Medalists:* Runners who participated in the heats only and received medals.-Schedule:-Heats:...
. At the 2008 Summer Olympics
2008 Summer Olympics
The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from August 8 to August 24, 2008. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees competed in 28 sports and 302 events...
she competed in both 4 x 100 and 4 x 400. The 4 x 100 metres relay team was disqualified in the first round, whereas the 4 x 400 metres team was knocked out.
Her personal best time is 51.23 seconds in the 400 metres, achieved in July 2006 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....
. She also has 7.39 seconds in the 60 metres
60 metres
60 metres is a sprint event in track and field athletics. It is a championship event for indoor championships, normally dominated by the best outdoor 100 metres runners. At outdoor venues it is a rare distance, at least for senior athletes...
(indoor), achieved in February 2008 in Sumy
Sumy
* 1897 - 70.53% Ukrainians, 24.1% Russians, 2.6% Jewish, 2.67% others* 1926 - 80.7% Ukrainians, 11.8% Russians, 5.5% Jewish, 2% others* 1959 - 79% Ukrainians, 20% Russians, 1% others...
; 11.81 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 2007 in Bar
Bar, Ukraine
Bar is a city located on the Rov River in the Vinnytsia Oblast of western Ukraine. It is the administrative center of the Barskyi Raion , and is part of the historic region of Podolia. The current estimated population is 17,200 .-History:The city was a small trade outpost named Row...
; and 23.39 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 2008 at Florø stadion
Florø stadion
Florø stadion is a multi-use stadium in Florø, Norway. It is used for football matches, as the home ground of Third Division team Florø SK, and for track and field meets by Florø TIF.-References:*...
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