Anzhela Balakhonova
Anzhela Anatoliyivna Balakhonova (Ukrainian: Анжела Анатоліївна Балахонова, born December 18, 1972) is a retired female pole vaulter from Ukraine who won the silver medal at the 1999 World Championships in Athletics. She held the European record, and formerly held the world indoor record. She finished 6th at the 2004 Summer Olympics.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Ukraine | ||||
| 1996 | European Indoor Championships | Stockholm, Sweden | 7th | 3.85 m |
| 1997 | Universiade | Catania, Italy | 4th | 4.10 m |
| 1998 | European Indoor Championships | Valencia, Spain | 1st | 4.45 m |
| Goodwill Games | Uniondale, United States | 4th | 4.20 m | |
| European Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 1st | 4.31 m | |
| 1999 | World Championships | Seville, Spain | 2nd | 4.55 m |
| 2000 | Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 12th | NM |
| 2001 | World Indoor Championships | Lisbon, Portugal | – | NM |
| World Championships | Edmonton, Canada | 13th (q) | 4.25 m | |
| 2004 | Olympic Games | Athens, Greece | 6th | 4.40 m |
| 2005 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 20th (q) | 4.15 m |
External links
- Anzhela Balakhonova profile at IAAF
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