Natalya Artyomova

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Natalya Petrovna Artyomova (

middle-distance runner from Russia, who was one of the leading athletes in the women's 1500 metres and 3000 metres
during the 1980s.

On July 4, 1992, traces of a banned steroid were allegedly found in her urine sample. She was banned by track's world governing body

IAAF
pending a hearing.

International competitions

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Soviet Union
1983 World Championships
Helsinki, Finland
8th 3000 m 8:47.98
1988 Olympic Games
Seoul, South Korea
5th 3000 m 8:31.67
1990 Goodwill Games Seattle, United States 1st 1500 m 4:09.48
European Championships
Split, Yugoslavia
9th 1500 m 4:12.16

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