Olena Zamyrivna Shkhumova (, born 24 November 1993 in Lviv) is a Ukrainian luger. She participated at 2014 and 2018 Winter Olympics.
Career Shkhumova's first World Cup season was in 2011–12. She wasn't leader of the national team but she succeeded to qualify for 2014 Winter Olympics along with Olena Stetskiv. In the women's singles she placed last - 31st. She was also a part of the Ukrainian relay team, which finished 11th.
In 2016–17 season she improved her performances and became leader of Ukrainian team. At 2017 World Championships she was 22nd. As of January 2018, Shkhumova's best Luge World Cup finish was 20th in 2016–17 in Park City, United States.
On December 27, 2017, Olena Shkhumova qualified for 2018 Winter Olympics. She was 21st in singles race and 13th in team relay.
Personal life Olena graduated from Lviv State University of Physical Culture.
Career results Winter Olympics Year Event Singles Relay 2014 Sochi, Russia 31 11 2018 Pyeongchang, South Korea 21 13
World Championships Year Event Singles Relay Singles Sprint 2015 Sigulda, Latvia 37 2016 Königssee, Germany 35 36 2017 Innsbruck, Austria 22 13
European Championships Year Event Singles Relay 2014 Sigulda, Latvia 7 2016 Altenberg, Germany 24
Luge World Cup Rankings Season Singles Doubles Sprint 2011–12 34 2012–13 50 2013–14 31 2014–15 38 2015–16 29 2016–17 24 18 2017–18 35
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