Irina Bogacheva (athlete)

Irina Bogacheva (Russian: Ирина Богачева; born 30 May 1961) is a retired Kyrgyzstani long-distance runner. She competed in the marathon at the 1996, 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics with the best result of 14th place in 2000.

Irina Bogacheva
Personal information
Born30 May 1961 (1961-05-30) (age 62)
Frunze, Kirghiz SSR, Soviet Union
Height168 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Weight54 kg (119 lb)
Sport
CountryKyrgyzstan
SportTrack and Field
Event(s)Marathon long distance, 5000, 10000
ClubNational Team Kyrgyzstan
Achievements and titles
Personal bestMarathon – 2:26:27 (2000)

Bogacheva consistently ran fast marathons and she has the most sub 2:35 (35), sub 2:40 (59) and sub 2:50 (70) marathon times by a female runner.

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