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Elena Popescu

Elena Popescu

MDAMDAWomen
Birth dateSep 6, 1989
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Weight-

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.

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

As of Oct 1, 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

PB

Personal bests

55.2HT
2:00.64
#776 all-time
4x400m
3:48.08
800m-short-tracki
2:05.24
800m-short-track
2:07.45
400m-short-track
59.35
400m-short-tracki
59.35

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2012
400m
55.2h-May 7, 2012
↑
Chisinau (MDA)
2012
800m
2:00.64-May 28, 2012
↑
Yalta (UKR)
2012
800m-short-tracki
2:05.24-Mar 9, 2012
↑
IAAF World Indoor Championships, Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (i)
2012
800m-short-track
2:07.45-Feb 5, 2012
↑
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2011
400mi
59.35-Feb 5, 2011
↑
Chisinau (MDA) (i)
2011
400m-short-track
59.35-Feb 5, 2011
→
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2011
400m-short-tracki
59.35-Feb 5, 2011
→
Chisinau (MDA) (i)
2011
800m
2:06.61-May 29, 2011
↑
Chisinau (MDA)
2011
800m-short-track
2:15.69-Feb 6, 2011
↑
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2011
800m-short-tracki
2:15.69-Feb 6, 2011
↑
Chisinau (MDA) (i)
2011
4x400m
3:48.08-Jun 19, 2011-European Athletics Team Championships Third League

2012

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:06.94-Aug 8The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
800m
2:06.94-Aug 3The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
800m
2:06.62-Jun 16Bucuresti Romanian Championships, Bucureşti
800m
2:00.64-May 28Yalta Ukrainian Cup, Yalta
800m
2:04.6HT-May 8Chisinau
400m
55.2HT-May 7Chisinau
800m-short-tracki
2:05.24-Mar 9IAAF World Indoor Championships, Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (i)
800m-short-tracki
2:05.33-Feb 18Istanbul Balkan Indoor Championships
800m-short-track
2:07.45-Feb 5Moldavian Indoor Championships, Chisinau (i)

2011

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:48.08-Jun 19European Athletics Team Championships Third League
800m
2:10.09-Jun 18European Athletics Team Championships Third League
4x400m
3:48.08-Jun 18European Athletics Team Championships Third League
800m
2:06.61-May 29Moldavian Championships, Chisinau
800m-short-track
2:15.69-Feb 6Chisinau Moldavian Indoor Championships, Chisinau (i)
400m-short-track
59.35-Feb 5Chisinau Moldavian Indoor Championships, Chisinau (i)

Honours

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Moldavian Indoor Championships

800 Metres Short Track

2012
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Moldavian Championships

800 Metres

2011
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European Athletics Team Championships Third League

4x400 Metres Relay

2011
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European Athletics Team Championships Third League

800 Metres

2011
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Elena Popescu's 800 m personal best?

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.

Which events does Elena Popescu compete in?

Elena Popescu competes in the 800 m.

How did Elena Popescu perform in 2012?

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.