Inna Poluškina
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| Inna Poluškina | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 July 1984 Riga, Latvia |
| Nationality | Latvian |
| Occupation | Long-distance runner |
Inna Poluškina (born 7 July 1984 in Riga) is a Latvian long-distance runner who specialises in the 3000 metres.
Biography
She has won the Latvian championship in 1500 m, 3000 m, 5000 m, 10,000 m and half marathon. She is still running, although her current results are much worse than her personal bests.
In 2008 she set Latvian record in 3000 m steeplechase and did Olympic B normative.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Latvia |
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| 2001 | World Youth Championships | Debrecen, Hungary | 4th | 1500 m | 4:19.65 |
| 2002 | World Junior Championships | Kingston, Jamaica | 9th | 1500 m | 4:18.68 |
| 6th | 3000 m | 9:22.24 | |||
| 2003 | World Athletics Final | Monte Carlo, Monaco | 8th | 3000 m | 9:04.23 |
| 2005 | European U23 Championships | Erfurt, Germany | 8th | 5000m | 16:29.19 |
| 2007 | Universiade | Bangkok, Thailand | 4th | 1500 m | 4:12.23 |
| 2008 | Olympic Games | Beijing, China | 45th (h) | 3000 m steeplechase | 10:18.60 |
Personal bests
| Event | Record | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 metres | 4:10.85 | Kaunas, Lithuania | 2003 |
| 3000 metres | 8:50.69 | Riga, Latvia | 2003 |
| 5000 metres | 15:22.43 | Riga, Latvia | 2003 |
| 10,000 metres | 33:22.7 min | Riga, Latvia | 2003 |
| 3000 metres steeplechase | 9:51.56 | Ventspils, Latvia | 2008 |
External links
- Inna Poluškina profile at IAAF
