Elena Popescu

Elena Popescu

MoldovaMoldova
Born
Sep 6, 1989 (37 years old)
Events
800 m

Elena Popescu is a Moldova sprinter, born on September 6, 1989. She competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 4x400m.

Her personal bests include 55.2h in the 400m, 2:00.64 in the 800m, 3:48.08 in the 4x400m, 2:05.24 in the 800m-short-track and 2:07.45 in the 800m-short-track. She has earned 4 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Moldova.

Personal best · 800 m2:00.64
#776 all-time
2012 season best2:00.64May 28, 2012 · Yalta
2012 season best
Last competitionThe XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, LondonAug 8, 2012 · 2:06.94
The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London

As of Nov 15, 2026: 800 m 2:00.64 (#776 all-time), 2012 season best 2:00.64 (May 28, 2012, Yalta (UKR)) · Last competition: The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London, Aug 8, 2012, 2:06.94 · 37 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
400mChisinau 2012Moldova 400 m all-time list55.2h1,006 pts–
800mYalta 2012Moldova 800 m all-time list2:00.641,151 pts#776
4x400mReykjavík 2011Moldova 4 × 400 m all-time list3:48.08–
800m-short-trackIndoorIstanbul 20122:05.241,101 pts–
800m-short-track20122:07.451,066 pts–
400m-short-track201159.35894 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2012400m 55.2h–May 7, 2012Chisinau (MDA)
2012800m 2:00.64–May 28, 2012Yalta (UKR)
2012800m-short-track Indoor2:05.24–Mar 9, 2012IAAF World Indoor Championships, Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (i)
2012800m-short-track 2:07.45–Feb 5, 2012–
2011400m Indoor59.35–Feb 5, 2011Chisinau (MDA) (i)
2011400m-short-track 59.35–Feb 5, 2011–
2011400m-short-track Indoor59.35–Feb 5, 2011Chisinau (MDA) (i)
2011800m 2:06.61–May 29, 2011Chisinau (MDA)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Elena Popescu's 800 m personal best is 2:00.64, set on May 28, 2012 in Yalta (UKR), #776 on the all-time list.

Elena Popescu competes in the 800 m.

2012 season best: 2:00.64, set on May 28, 2012 in Yalta (UKR). Last competition: The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London on Aug 8, 2012, 2:06.94.