Larisa Chzhao

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Larisa Chzhao (born 4 February 1971) is a Russian middle-distance runner who specializes in the 800 metres.

In 2005, she won the European Indoor Championships, finished sixth at the World Championships and fifth at the World Athletics Final. She also achieved a personal best time with 1:57.33 minutes from Tula in July. [1]

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References

  1. "Larisa CHZHAO - 6th in the 800m at the 2005 World Championships. - Russia". Sporting Heroes. Retrieved 2022-01-18.