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Janina Karolchyk-Pravalinskaya

b. 1976

Belarusian shot putter

Athletics competitor
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About Janina Karolchyk-Pravalinskaya

Born 1976. Janina Karolchyk-Pravalinskaya is a Belarusian athletics competitor.

Yanina Karolchyk-Pravalinskaya (, née Karolchyk, born 26 December 1976) is a Belarusian shot putter who won an Olympic gold medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, and a gold medal at the 2001 World Championships in Edmonton, Alberta.

In June 2003, at a meet in Germany, Korolchik tested positive for the steroid clenbuterol. She was banned for two years and missed the 2004 Summer Olympics.

She threw her longest distance in nine years in her 2010 season opener at the Olympic Champions Trophy meeting in Minsk, recording a best mark of 19.95 m.

Karolchyk is married to Belarusian singer Uladzimer Pravalinski.

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Important facts

Born
26 December 1976, Chryščonavičy
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Athletics competitor
Nationality
Belarus
Also known as
Yanina Karolchyk-Pravalinskaya

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Janina Karolchyk-Pravalinskaya?

Belarusian shot putter

When was Janina Karolchyk-Pravalinskaya born?

Janina Karolchyk-Pravalinskaya was born on 26 December 1976 in Chryščonavičy.

What is Janina Karolchyk-Pravalinskaya's occupation?

Janina Karolchyk-Pravalinskaya is an athletics competitor.

What nationality is Janina Karolchyk-Pravalinskaya?

Janina Karolchyk-Pravalinskaya is Belarusian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Janina Karolchyk-Pravalinskaya

· Wikidata: Q265187

· DBpedia: Yanina Karolchyk-Pravalinskaya

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