Elana Meyer
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 Elana Meyer |
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| Women's Athletics | |||
Competitor for  South Africa |
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| Silver | 1992 Barcelona | 10,000 m | |
Elana Meyer (born October 10, 1966 in Albertinia) is a former long-distance runner from South Africa, who won the silver medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in the 10,000 metre event.
[edit] Other achievements
- World champion in half marathon, 1994.
- World record in half marathon, 1991, 1997, 1998, 1999.
- Several good places in the top marathon and half marathon races.
[edit] External links
| Records | ||
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Preceded by Ingrid Kristiansen |
Women's Half Marathon World Record Holder 1991-05-18 – 1995-03-19 |
Succeeded by Uta Pippig |
| Preceded by Uta Pippig |
Women's Half Marathon World Record Holder 1997-03-09 – 2007-10-14 |
Succeeded by Lornah Kiplagat |
| Sporting positions | ||
Preceded by Angela Chalmers |
Women's 3,000 m Best Year Performance 1991 |
Succeeded by Yelena Romanova |
Preceded by Yelena Romanova |
Women's 5,000 m Best Year Performance 1991 – 1992 |
Succeeded by Sonia O'Sullivan |
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