At the European Youth Champs in Tbisili, Georgia last July, this very talented all-rounder broke the World Youth Record in the Heptathlon with 6186 points (barely holding off Austria's Sarah Lagger who also excelled with 6175 points). Alina is just about to turn 18, so will be unable to improve on that record.
However, a few days ago, Ms Shukh compiled a World under-20 Indoor Pentathlon record of 4550 points, adding 15 to the old record held by the Carolina Kluft. Here's the link to the IAAF report of this achievement.
