About Olesya Forsheva
Born 1979. Olesya Forsheva is a Russian sprinter and athletics competitor.
Olesya Aleksandrovna Forsheva (, née Krasnomovets on 8 July 1979) is a retired Russian sprint runner who specialized in the 400 m and 4 × 400 m relay. She had her best achievements indoors, placing first or second in her both events at the world championships in 2004 and 2006 and at the European championships in 2011. Her 4 × 400 m teams set two world indoor records, in 2004 and 2006, but only the former one was ratified.
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Who is Olesya Forsheva?
Russian sprinter
When was Olesya Forsheva born?
Olesya Forsheva was born on 8 July 1979 in Nizhny Tagil.
What is Olesya Forsheva's occupation?
Olesya Forsheva is a sprinter and athletics competitor.
What nationality is Olesya Forsheva?
Olesya Forsheva is Russian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Olesya Forsheva. https://biography.guide/olesya-forsheva/
MLA: "Olesya Forsheva." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/olesya-forsheva/.
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