Galina Zakharova (; born 7 September 1956) is a Russian former long-distance runner who represented the Soviet Union. Her greatest success came at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships where she was the silver medallist in 1984 close behind winner Maricica Puică.World Cross Country Championships. GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2016-02-29. She also won a team title with the Soviet women (Yelena Sipatova, Raisa Smekhnova, Tatyana Pozdnyakova) at the 1982 edition, having finished 18th.Magnusson, Tomas (2007-02-08), IAAF World Cross Country Championships - 4.7km CC Women - Roma Hippodromo della Campanelle Date: Sunday, March 21, 1982. Athchamps (archived). Retrieved on 2016-02-29.
She also competed on the track and was the 1984 Soviet champion over 3000 metres. She ranked third in the world for the 1983 in that event courtesy of a run of 8:34.60 minutes. She also ranked in the top five for the season in 1982 over 3000 m and again in 1984 over 1500 metres (setting a lifetime best of 3.57.72 minutes).Galina Zakharova. Track and Field Brinkster. Retrieved on 2016-02-29. Prior to her success over shorter distances, she recorded a marathon best of 2:46:48 hours in Moscow in 1981.Galina Zakharova . All Athletics. Retrieved on 2016-02-29.
Personal bests 800 metres – 1:57.08 min (1984) 1500 metres – 3:57.72 min (1984) 3000 metres – 8:33.40 min (1982) 10,000 metres – 31:15.00 min (1984) Marathon – 2:46:48 hours (1981)
All info from IAAF profileGalina Zakharova. IAAF. Retrieved on 2016-02-29.
International competitions 1982World Cross Country ChampionshipsRome, Italy18thSenior race15:08.81stSenior team44 pts1984World Cross Country ChampionshipsEast Rutherford, United States2ndSenior race15:58
National titles Soviet Athletics Championships 3000 metres: 1984Soviet Championships. GBR Athletics. Retrieved on 2016-02-29.
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