Berezhnaya, Elena (1977–)
Berezhnaya, Elena (1977–)
Russian pairs skater. Name variations: Yelena Berezhnaya or Berezhnaia. Born Oct 11, 1977, in Stavropol, Russia.
With partner Oleg Shliyachov, represented Latvia at the Lillehammer Games, placing 8th (1994); with partner Anton Sikharulidze, placed 1st at World championships (1998, 1999) and 2nd (2001); won European championships (1998, 2001) and Russian nationals (1999–2001); won a silver medal at Nagano Olympics (1998); at Salt Lake City Olympics, won a gold medal but had to share the podium with Canadian pairs partners Jamie Sale and Davie Pelletier (2002), after a judging scandal brought about the IOC decision for a 2nd gold-medal award.
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