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Denis Nizhegorodov

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Denis Nizhegorodov

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Birth dateJul 26, 1980
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Denis Nizhegorodov is a Russia race walker, born on July 26, 1980. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 35kmW and 50kmW.

His personal bests include 1:18:20 in the 20kmW, 2:24:56 in the 35kmW, 3:34:14 in the 50kmW and 18:58.81 in the 5000m-short-track. He has earned 8 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Russia.

Key facts
50 km Race Walk
3:34:14
20 km race walk
1:18:20
2017 season best
3:53:35
Jun 10, 2017 · Cheboksary (RUS)
2017 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 silver, 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 gold
Record
National record · 50 km Race Walk 3:34:14
National record
Age
46 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: 50 km Race Walk 3:34:14, 20 km race walk 1:18:20, 2017 season best 3:53:35 (Jun 10, 2017, Cheboksary (RUS)) · Olympic Games: 1 silver, 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 gold · National record (50 km Race Walk) · 46 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:18:20
2:24:56
3:34:14
18:58.81
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games-112
World Championships1--1
Total1113

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2017
35kmW
2:29:19-Feb 18, 2017
↓
Sochi (RUS)
2017
50kmW
3:53:35-Jun 10, 2017
↓
Cheboksary (RUS)
2016
5000m-short-track
20:37.6h-Dec 30, 2016
↓
Saransk (RUS) (i)
2016
50kmW
3:44:47-Jun 26, 2016
↓
Cheboksary (RUS)
2012
5000m-short-track
18:58.81-Feb 5, 2012
↓
Moskva (RUS) (i)
2011
35kmW
2:27:08-Feb 26, 2011
↓
Sochi (RUS)
2011
50kmW
3:42:45-Sep 3, 2011
↓
IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
2009
35kmW
2:24:56-Mar 1, 2009
↓
Adler, Sochi (RUS)
2009
50kmW
3:42:47-May 24, 2009
↓
Metz European Cup Race Walking, Metz
2008
35kmW
2:28:00-Feb 23, 2008
↓
Adler, Sochi (RUS)
2008
50kmW
3:34:14-May 11, 2008
↓
Cheboksary IAAF World Race Walking Cup
2007
50kmW
3:40:53-Jun 17, 2007
↓
Cheboksary (RUS)
2006
50kmW
3:38:02-May 14, 2006
↓
La Coruna IAAF World Race Walking Cup, La Coruña - Junior Races
2004
50kmW
3:35:29-Jun 13, 2004
↓
Cheboksary (RUS)
2003
50kmW
3:38:23-Aug 27, 2003
↓
IAAF World Championships
2001
20kmW
1:18:20-Mar 3, 2001
↑
Adler, Sochi (RUS)
2000
20kmW
1:22:40-Jun 17, 2000
↑
Eisenhüttenstadt (GER)

2017

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:53:35-Jun 10Russian Race Walking Championships, Cheboksary
35kmW
2:29:19-Feb 18Sochi Russian Winter Race Walking Championships, Sochi

2016

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
20:37.6HT-Dec 30Saransk (i)
50kmW
3:44:47-Jun 26Cheboksary Russian Race Walking Championships, Cheboksary

2012

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
18:58.81-Feb 5Moskva Russian Winter, Moskva (i)

2011

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:42:45-Sep 3IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
50kmW
3:42:45-Aug 29IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
50kmW
3:45:58-May 21Olhão European Cup Race Walking
35kmW
2:27:08-Feb 26Sochi Russian Winter Race Walking Championships, Sochi

2009

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
DNF-Aug 22IAAF World Championships
50kmW
3:42:47-May 24Metz European Cup Race Walking, Metz
35kmW
2:24:56-Mar 1Adler Russian Winter Race Walking Championships, Adler, Sochi

2008

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:40:14-Aug 22The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
50kmW
3:40:14-Aug 19The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
50kmW
3:34:14-May 11Cheboksary IAAF World Race Walking Cup
50kmW
3:34:14-May 10Cheboksary IAAF World Race Walking Cup
35kmW
2:28:00-Feb 23Adler Russian Winter Race Walking Championships, Adler, Sochi

2007

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:46:57-Sep 1IAAF World Championships
50kmW
3:46:57-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
50kmW
3:40:53-Jun 17Russian Race Walking Championships, Cheboksary

2006

2 performances

2004

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:42:50-Aug 27The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
50kmW
3:42:50-Aug 24The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
50kmW
3:35:29-Jun 13Russian Race Walking Championships, Cheboksary

2003

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:38:23-Aug 27IAAF World Championships
50kmW
3:38:23-Aug 26IAAF World Championships
50kmW
3:43:27-Jun 16Russian Race Walking Championships, Cheboksary

2001

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:23:32-Jul 14Amsterdam European U23 Championships, Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam
20kmW
1:23:32-Jul 12Amsterdam European U23 Championships, Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam
20kmW
1:20:42-May 19Dudince European Cup Race Walking, Dudince
20kmW
1:18:20-Mar 3Adler, Sochi

2000

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:22:40-Jun 17Eisenhüttenstadt European Race Walking Cup, Eisenhüttenstadt

Honours

🥇

IAAF World Championships

50 Kilometres Race Walk

2011
🥇

Olhão European Cup Race Walking

50 Kilometres Race Walk

2011
🥇

Metz European Cup Race Walking

50 Kilometres Race Walk

2009
🥉

The XXIX Olympic Games

50 Kilometres Race Walk

2008
🥇

Cheboksary IAAF World Race Walking Cup

50 Kilometres Race Walk

2008
4

IAAF World Championships

50 Kilometres Race Walk

2007
🥇

Russian Race Walking Championships

50 Kilometres Race Walk

2007
🥇

La Coruna IAAF World Race Walking Cup

50 Kilometres Race Walk

2006
🥈

The XXVIII Olympic Games

50 Kilometres Race Walk

2004
🥇

Russian Race Walking Championships

50 Kilometres Race Walk

2004
🥇

Russian Race Walking Championships

50 Kilometres Race Walk

2003
5

IAAF World Championships

50 Kilometres Race Walk

2003
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Denis Nizhegorodov's 50 km Race Walk personal best?

Denis Nizhegorodov's 50 km Race Walk personal best is 3:34:14, set on May 11, 2008 in Cheboksary (RUS).

Which events does Denis Nizhegorodov compete in?

Denis Nizhegorodov competes in the 50 km Race Walk and 20 km race walk.

How did Denis Nizhegorodov perform in 2017?

2017 season best: 3:53:35, set on Jun 10, 2017 in Cheboksary (RUS).

How many medals has Denis Nizhegorodov won?

Denis Nizhegorodov has won 2 Olympic Games medals and 1 World Championships medal.