Svetlana Lapina
# Svetlana Lapina

Svetlana Mikhailovna Lapina (Russian: Светлана Михайловна Лапина); born 12 April 1978) is a Russian high jumper.

## Life

Her personal best jump was 1.99 metres, achieved at the 1999 World Championships in Seville, where she won a surprising bronze medal.

## Competition record

| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| Representing Russia |||||
| 1996 | World Junior Championships | Sydney, Australia | 3rd | 1.91 m |
| 1997 | European Junior Championships | Ljubljana, Slovenia | 3rd | 1.90 m |
| 1999 | Universiade | Palma de Mallorca, Spain | 2nd | 1.93 m |
| 1999 | European U23 Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 1st | 1.98 m |
| 1999 | World Championships | Seville, Spain | 3rd | 1.99 m |
| 2000 | Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 15th (q) | 1.92 m |
