Career
In addition, she co-holds the world record in the rarely contested 4x800 metres relay, with 7:50.17 set in 1984. Gurina is a three-time World Championship medallist in the 800 metres, with silvers in 1983 and 1993, and bronze in 1987. She also competed at two Olympic Games Personal bests 800 metres - 1:55.56 minimum (1987).