She was the world number one triathlete according to ITU rankings in 1995, 1996 and 1997, and achieved 19 World Cup wins, more than any other triathlete except Vanessa Fernandes.
Lyubov Ivanovskaya's maiden name still appears in official ITU rankings, in official FTR documents, however, she is now referred to with her new surname Polyanskaya only.
The next 39 places go to the NOCs of those athletes highest in the ITU ranking (again, skipping those athletes that have already qualified in the first two methods).
The following list is based upon the official ITU rankings and the athlete's profile page.
In the 2010 ITU ranking (Women's Standings) she was number 20 of the 81 best U23 triathletes of the world.
The following list is based upon the official ITU rankings and the athlete's Profile Page.
In 2011, the ITU rankings do not state Tsyganok's nationality any more but give her country as "ITU".
In the ITU ranking of the year 2010 (Women's Standing) Charayron was number 22 among the best 63 female U23 triathletes of the world, although she took part in only one race.
In the ITU ranking of the year 2009 (Women's Standing) Morel is number 13 among the best 63 female U23 triathletes of the world.
The following lists are based upon the official ITU rankings and the athlete's Profile Page.