Elena Sokolova (swimmer)

Elena Petrovna Sokolova (Russian: Елена Петровна Соколова, born February 13, 1991, in Moscow) is a Russian freestyle swimmer. She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the 800 m freestyle, placing 2nd in her heat and 7th in the final. She was also a member of the Russian 4×100 m freestyle relay, which placed 12th in the heats and did not advance to the final.

Elena Sokolova
Personal information
Native nameЕлена Соколова
Full nameElena Petrovna Sokolova
Nationality Russia
Born (1991-02-13) February 13, 1991
Moscow
Height184 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight64 kg (141 lb)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
ClubYunost Moskva
Medal record
Women's swimming
Representing  Russia
World Championships (SC)
Silver medal – second place2012 Istanbul4×200 m freestyle

Sokolova won the 400m, 800m and 1,500m freestyle events in the 2007 European Junior Swimming Championships.[1]

References

  1. Dunchik, Olga. "Elena Sokolova - Биография". Peoples.ru. Знаменитости. Retrieved 4 December 2011.


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