About Eva Sokolova
Born 1961. Eva Sokolova is a Russian hurdler.
Eva Sokolova (née Nikolayeva, ; born 25 March 1961) is a Russian track and field hurdler who competed in the 100 metres hurdles.
Sokolova emerged at national level with a win at the 1987 Soviet Athletics Championships, where she set a personal best of 12.82 seconds.
Her major international debut came after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, when she represented Russia at the 1993 World Championships in Athletics. After winning her semi-final in a time of 12.76 seconds she looked to be among the medal contenders, but she failed to match this form in the final and settled for fifth place. Her compatriot Marina Azyabina became Russia's first medallist in the event. Her best result that season came in Linz and at 12.75 seconds she was seventh in the world rankings.
International competitions
National titles Soviet Athletics Championships 100 m hurdles: 1987 Soviet Indoor Athletics Championships 60 m hurdles: 1988
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Who is Eva Sokolova?
Russian female hurdler
When was Eva Sokolova born?
Eva Sokolova was born on 25 March 1961.
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Eva Sokolova is a hurdler.
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Eva Sokolova is Russian.
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