Elena Stoyanova
- Born
- Jan 23, 1952 (74 years old)
- Birthplace
- Krasen, Bulgaria
- Events
- Shot Put
- Height
- 1.72 m
- Weight
- 90 kg
Elena Simeonova Stoyanova (Bulgarian: Елена Симеонова Стоянова; born January 23, 1952, in Krasen, Dobrich Province) is a retired track and field shot putter from Bulgaria, best known for competing at three consecutive Summer Olympics for her native country: 1972, 1976 and 1980 Her best Olympic results was finishing in sixth place at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, USSR, with a distance of 20. Her best Olympic results was finishing in sixth place at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, USSR, with a distance of 20 22 metres.
Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.
Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.
As of Oct 31, 2026: Shot Put 20.95 (#37 all-time), 1982 season best 20.49 (Aug 21, 1982, Olympic Stadium, Athina (GRE)) · Last competition: Athina European Championships, Sep 6, 1982, 20.35 · 74 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | SP | 20.49 | – | Aug 21, 1982 | Olympic Stadium, Athina (GRE) |
| 1980 | SP | 20.95 | – | Jun 14, 1980 | Sofia (BUL) |
| 1978 | SP | 20.33 | – | Aug 13, 1978 | – |
| 1978 | SP Indoor | 20.33 | – | Aug 13, 1978 | Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (ITA) (i) |
| 1977 | SP | 19.83 | – | May 20, 1977 | Sofia (BUL) |
| 1976 | SP Indoor | 20.08 | – | Jul 7, 1976 | Sofia (BUL) (i) |
| 1976 | SP | 20.08 | – | Jul 7, 1976 | – |
| 1975 | SP | 18.60 | – | Jul 12, 1975 | Sofia (BUL) |