Irina Privalova (born
November 22,
1968 in
Malakhova[?]) is a
Russian athlete, who first competed in the sprint events, winning two
Olympic medals in the 100 and 200 m in
1992. She later successfully switched to the 400 m hurdles event, winning the Olympic title in
Sydney 2000 and a bronze in the 4 x 400 m relay team from Russia..