Alina Ivanova is an athlete, known throughout the world for her achievements in sports. She is the pride of Russia and the entire former USSR. The athlete specializes in race walking, as well as marathon running.
short biography
In 1969, on March 16, the future athlete Ivanova Alina was born. The biography of the athlete began in a small village called Kildishevo, which was located in the Yadrinsky district of the Chuvash Republic. Interest in sports has arisen in the girl since childhood. At first she went in for sports for herself, and then decided to turn her hobby into a professional career. Having made this choice, Alina Ivanova devoted her life completely to athletics. But the girl also remembered the importance of higher education, so she graduated from the Chuvash Pedagogical Institute. Alina’s sports mentor was Gennady Ivanov, who revealed the secrets of athletics to her. After studying for a year, Alina has already become a famous personality in sports circles.
First sports success
In 1994, the International Athletics Federation awarded Ivanov an unusual medal. The athlete set a shocking record in race walking at a distance of 3 km. Competitions were held in the city of Moscow. It was a prestigious international tournament called “Russian Winter”. Alina Ivanova covered a fairly long distance in just 11 minutes and 44 seconds. It is this result that was recorded by stopwatch. For three years, the most powerful walking masters tried to break Alina’s record. But all their attempts were unsuccessful. Ivanova was awarded a commemorative award by the President of Chuvashia, Nikolai Fedorov. He admired his countrywoman and her achievements in sports.
At the peak of world fame
A great sports triumph came to Alina in 1991. At the competitions that took place in Japan, the athlete finished first. She was waiting for a gold medal for the distance of 10 kilometers. She was able to overtake her two main rivals by as much as fourteen seconds. It seemed that no one was able to compete with the athlete on her way to the coveted finish. 42 minutes and 59 seconds is the time during which Alina covered a fairly long distance. Ivanova Alina became the first athlete in Chuvashia, who was able to get gold in this sport. She conquered the highest step on the podium. At that time, no one could have thought that in the near future a sports drama awaits the athlete.
Unexpected turn at the Barcelona Olympics
In 1992, the Olympic Games started in Spain, in Barcelona. It was a landmark and historical event in the world of sports. Indeed, for the first time, women's walking was officially included in the game program. Track and field athlete Alina Ivanova trained with great zeal. She dreamed of winning these important competitions. Many were sure of her victory. But fortune this time turned away from Alina. Ivanova, who arrived in Barcelona, was in top shape. She was ready to fight for the victory. Together with Ivanova, Elena Nikolaeva, a Russian athlete, started. The first nine kilometers the tandem of girls was in the lead. But at the finish line, a Chinese woman suddenly burst forth. Ivanova needed to gather all her strength to catch up with her rivals. She manages to finish first. But the judges decided to review the competition record to make sure that the athletes comply with all the rules. Alina was shocked by the final result. She was disqualified for violating the rules of sports walking.
Real athlete does not break
Despite the misfortune that happened in Barcelona, Alina Ivanova did not give up big sport. Without a doubt, she has an iron character and strong will. The athlete decides to do a marathon. In 1993, her debut took place in London. She finished eighth. After these competitions, Ivanova begins to train hard to run the next time with the best result. She participated in several more marathons. But the athlete did not yet understand the intricacies of running for such long distances. Her enthusiasm made it difficult to finish first. Alina’s coach tried to moderate her ardor and controlled her training, since Ivanova did not allow her body to rest.
The first victory in the marathon
In 1995, a marathon was held. Pittsburgh newspapers (cities in the USA) were filled with articles about the upcoming competition. The start was scheduled for the morning, when the street was still pretty cool. But during the day, the temperature rose markedly. The run took place in the terrible conditions of exhausting heat. The first place in this marathon was divided between two athletes: Kenyan Karve and Alina. For her victory, Ivanova Alina received a decent prize.
Outstanding athlete and caring mother
In 1999, Ivanova participated in an international tournament that was held in Sydney. She was the first to run a marathon. Her victory was a convincing bid to participate in the 2000 Olympics. But the coaches relied on proven athletes who returned with nothing. Soon Ivanova Alina Petrovna became a mother. She lived without training for a whole year, devoting all her attention to her child. But a little later, she returned to the usual sports loads. In 2003, she was included in the Russian team. Having run the half marathon, Alina was able to win the World Cup. After all, nothing will stop a real athlete.