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Svetlana Ulmasova (Russian:Светпана Упьмасова; born 4 February 1953, died 6 April 2009) was along-distance runner from theSoviet Union and a formerworld record holder in the women's 3000 metres (outdoor). She was the 1979 World Cup 3,000 metre champion. She set the world record of 8:27.68 on 25 July 1982. She was a 2 time European Champion over 3,000 metres in 1978 and 1982. As well as a 5-time team medalist at the World Cross Country Championships, twice winning the gold.Her results on 3000 and 5000 metres are still the current Uzbek records.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
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Representing Soviet Union | ||||
| 1978 | European Championships | Prague,Czechoslovakia | 1st | 3000 m |
| 1979 | World Cross Country Championships | Limerick,Ireland | 2nd | Team Competition |
| 1980 | World Cross Country Championships | Paris, France | 1st | Team Competition |
| 1981 | World Cross Country Championships | Madrid, Spain | 1st | Team Competition |
| 1982 | European Championships | Athens, Greece | 1st | 3000 m |
| 1983 | World Cross Country Championships | Gateshead, England | 2nd | Team Competition |
| Records | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by | Women's 3000 m World Record Holder 25 July 1982 — 26 August 1984 | Succeeded by |
| Sporting positions | ||
| Preceded by | Women's 3000 m Best Year Performance 1982 | Succeeded by |
| 3000 m(1974–94) |
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| 5000 m(since 1998) |
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