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Aleksandr Potashov

Aleksandr Potashov

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Birth dateMar 12, 1962
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Aleksandr Potashov is a Belarus race walker, born on March 12, 1962. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 50kmW and 10,000Metr.

His personal bests include 1:20:12 in the 20kmW, 3:40:02 in the 50kmW and 41:39.35 in the 10,000Metr. He has earned 1 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Belarus.

Key facts
50 km Race Walk
3:40:02
20 km race walk
1:20:12
1994 season best
3:49:00
Apr 23, 1994
1994 season best
Last competition
Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
Aug 7, 1994 · DQ
Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
Medals
World Championships: 1 gold
Age
64 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: 50 km Race Walk 3:40:02, 20 km race walk 1:20:12, 1994 season best 3:49:00 (Apr 23, 1994) · Last competition: Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki, Aug 7, 1994, DQ · World Championships: 1 gold · 64 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:20:12
3:40:02
41:39.35
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
World Championships1--1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1994
20kmW
1:20:12-May 21, 1994
↑
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1994
50kmW
3:49:00-Apr 23, 1994
↓
-
1991
50kmW
3:53:09-Aug 31, 1991
↓
IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
1990
50kmW
3:40:02-May 27, 1990
↓
-
1989
50kmW
3:48:02-May 28, 1989
↓
-
1988
50kmW
3:41:00-Sep 30, 1988
↓
-
1987
20kmW
1:21:24-May 29, 1987
↑
-
1987
50kmW
3:46:28-May 2, 1987
↓
-
1981
10,000Metr
41:39.35-Aug 20, 1981-European Junior Championships

1994

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
DQ-Aug 7Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
20kmW
1:20:12-May 21Novopolotsk
50kmW
3:49:00-Apr 23Podebrady, Poděbrady

1993

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
DQ-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart

1991

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:53:09-Aug 31IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
50kmW
3:53:09-Aug 24IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo

1990

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
DQ-Aug 27Split European Championships
50kmW
3:40:02-May 27Moskva

1989

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:48:02-May 28L'Hospitalet IAAF World Race Walking Cup, L'Hospitalet

1988

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:41:00-Sep 30The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
50kmW
3:45:11-May 29Vilnius

1987

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:21:24-May 29Värnamo
50kmW
3:46:28-May 213th IAAF World Race Walking Cup, New York, NY

1981

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
41:39.35-Aug 20European Junior Championships
10,000Metr
41:39.35-Aug 20European Junior Championships

Honours

🥇

IAAF World Championships

50 Kilometres Race Walk

1991
5

IAAF World Race Walking Cup

50 Kilometres Race Walk

1989
5

L'Hospitalet IAAF World Race Walking Cup

50 Kilometres Race Walk

1989
4

The XXIV Olympic Games

50 Kilometres Race Walk

1988
7

IAAF World Race Walking Cup

50 Kilometres Race Walk

1987
7

13th IAAF World Race Walking Cup

50 Kilometres Race Walk

1987
🥈

European Junior Championships

10,000 Metres Race Walk

1981
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Aleksandr Potashov's 50 km Race Walk personal best?

Aleksandr Potashov's 50 km Race Walk personal best is 3:40:02, set on May 27, 1990 in Moskva (URS).

Which events does Aleksandr Potashov compete in?

Aleksandr Potashov competes in the 50 km Race Walk and 20 km race walk.

How did Aleksandr Potashov perform in 1994?

1994 season best: 3:49:00, set on Apr 23, 1994. Last competition: Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki on Aug 7, 1994, DQ.

How many medals has Aleksandr Potashov won?

Aleksandr Potashov has won 1 World Championships medal.