Yelena Afanasyeva (athlete)

Yelena Aleksandrovna Vlasova-Afanasyeva (Елена Александровна Афанасьева; born March 1, 1967, in Kulebaki) is a former Russian athlete who competed in the 800 metres. Her greatest achievements include a European title as well as a 1997 World Championships silver medal. The same year she achieved the time of 1:56.61 minutes in Zurich. Afanasyeva retired after the 2001 season.