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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 January 1981 Kiev, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 63 kg (139 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Georgia |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | High jump |
| Updated on 29 August 2015. | |
Valentina Liashenko (born 30 January 1981) is a female high jumper from Georgia.
She competed in the Women's high jump event at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics in Beijing, China. [1]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Georgia | |||||
| 2015 | World Championships | Beijing, China | – | High jump | NM |
| 2016 | Championships of the Small States of Europe | Marsa, Malta | 1st | High jump | 1.90 m |
| European Championships | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 23rd (q) | High jump | 1.80 m | |
| Olympic Games | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 32nd (q) | High jump | 1.80 m | |
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