Yelena Churakova
Yelena Churakova at the 2012 Summer Olympics | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 16, 1986 |
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 56 kg (123 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Russia |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | 400 metres hurdles |
Yelena Anatolyevna Churakova (Russian: Елена Анатольевна Чуракова; born December 16, 1986) is a Russian track and field athlete who specialises in the 400 metres hurdles. She participated in the 2012 Olympics, reaching a semifinal.
In January 2013, she tested positive for testosterone and on April 2 was disqualified for two years.