Fani Chalkia
GREWomenFani Chalkia (Greek: Φανή Χαλκιά, [faˈni xalˈca], born 2 February 1979), also transliterated as Halkia or Khalkia, is a retired Greek hurdler. She won an Olympic gold medal in the women's 400 m hurdles at the 2004 Summer Olympics.
As of Sep 19, 2026: 400 m hurdles 52.77 (#16 all-time), 400 m 50.56 (#219 all-time), 2011 season best 57.66 (Jun 4, 2011, Kalamata (GRE)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold · National record (400 m hurdles) · 47 years old
Personal bests
* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Medals
| 🥇 | 🥈 | 🥉 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | - | - | 1 |
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 400m | 57.66 | - | Jun 4, 2011 | ↓ | Kalamata (GRE) |
| 2008 | 200m | 23.23 | +5.5 | Jun 22, 2008 | ↑ | Istanbul (TUR) |
| 2008 | 400mH | 57.24 | - | Jun 4, 2008 | ↑ | Kalamata (GRE) |
| 2007 | 200m | 23.30 | -2.0 | Jun 24, 2007 | ↑ | Olympiastadion, München (GER) |
| 2007 | 400m | 51.85 | - | Jun 23, 2007 | ↓ | Olympiastadion, München (GER) |
| 2007 | 400mH | 55.66 | - | Aug 27, 2007 | ↑ | IAAF World Championships |
| 2006 | 400m | 50.94 | - | Sep 16, 2006 | ↓ | Athina IAAF World Cup, Olympic Stadium, Athina |
| 2006 | 400mH | 53.71 | - | Jul 3, 2006 | ↑ | Olympic Stadium, Athina (GRE) |
| 2004 | 400m | 50.56 | - | Sep 12, 2004 | ↓ | Berlin ISTAF |
| 2004 | 400m-short-track | 51.68 | - | Mar 6, 2004 | - | Budapest IAAF World Indoor Championships, Sportaréna, Budapest (i) |
| 2004 | 400mH | 52.77 | - | Aug 22, 2004 | ↑ | The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina |
| 2004 | 4x400m | 3:26.33 | - | Jun 20, 2004 | ↑ | Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium, Bydgoszcz (POL) |
| 2004 | 4x400Metre | 3:32.88 | - | Mar 7, 2004 | - | Budapest IAAF World Indoor Championships, Sportaréna, Budapest (i) |
| 2003 | 100m | 12.13 | - | May 3, 2003 | - | Larisa (GRE) |
| 2003 | 400m | 53.46 | - | Jul 27, 2003 | ↓ | Pyrgos (GRE) |
| 2003 | 400mH | 56.40 | - | Aug 3, 2003 | ↑ | Thessaloniki (GRE) |
| 2003 | 4x400m | 3:33.88 | - | Aug 30, 2003 | ↑ | IAAF World Championships |
| 2002 | 200m | 24.48 | +0.4 | Jul 14, 2002 | ↑ | Patra (GRE) |
| 2002 | 400m | 55.48 | - | Jun 15, 2002 | ↓ | Greek Championships |
| 2002 | 400mH | 58.80 | - | Jul 24, 2002 | ↑ | Thessaloniki (GRE) |
| 1999 | 100mH | 14.58 | +0.8 | Aug 7, 1999 | - | Athens Greek Championships |
| 1999 | 400mH | 1:01.99 | - | May 22, 1999 | ↑ | Kalamata (GRE) |
| 1998 | 400mH | 59.99 | - | Jul 17, 1998 | ↑ | Athens Greek Championships |
| 1997 | 400mH | 59.17 | - | Jun 28, 1997 | ↑ | Athens Balkan Championships |
| 1996 | 4x400m | 3:43.52 | - | Jul 6, 1996 | ↑ | Bucureşti (ROU) |
2011
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 57.66 | - | Jun 4 | Kalamata Papaflessia, Kalamata |
2008
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400mH | 57.57 | - | Jul 9 | Thessaloniki Olyimpic Meeting, Thessaloniki |
200m | 23.23 | +5.5 | Jun 22 | European Cup 1st League Group B, Istanbul |
400mH | 57.24 | - | Jun 4 | Kalamata Papaflessia, Kalamata |
400mH | 59.24 | - | May 10 | Agios Kosmas Greek Club Championships, Agios Kosmas |
2007
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400mH | 56.58 | - | Aug 28 | IAAF World Championships |
400mH | 55.66 | - | Aug 27 | IAAF World Championships |
400mH | 56.58 | - | Aug 25 | IAAF World Championships |
400mH | 55.66 | - | Aug 25 | IAAF World Championships |
200m | 23.30 | -2.0 | Jun 24 | SPAR European Cup, Olympiastadion, München |
400m | 51.85 | - | Jun 23 | SPAR European Cup, Olympiastadion, München |
400m | 53.92 | - | Jun 15 | Athens Greek Championships |
400m | 52.06 | - | Jun 15 | Athens Greek Championships |
400m | 52.66 | - | May 12 | Agios Kosmas Greek Club Championships, Agios Kosmas |
2006
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 50.94 | - | Sep 16 | Athina IAAF World Cup, Olympic Stadium, Athina |
400mH | 54.02 | - | Aug 9 | Göteborg European Championships, Ullevi Stadium, Göteborg |
400mH | 54.57 | - | Aug 8 | Göteborg European Championships, Ullevi Stadium, Göteborg |
400mH | 54.02 | - | Aug 7 | Göteborg European Championships, Ullevi Stadium, Göteborg |
400mH | 54.57 | - | Aug 7 | Göteborg European Championships, Ullevi Stadium, Göteborg |
400mH | 55.42 | - | Aug 7 | Göteborg European Championships, Ullevi Stadium, Göteborg |
400mH | 53.71 | - | Jul 3 | Athens Super Grand Prix Tsiklitiria, Olympic Stadium, Athina |
400mH | 55.31 | - | Jun 17 | Thessaloniki European Cup First League Gr. B, Thessaloniki |
400m | 52.14 | - | Jun 17 | Thessaloniki European Cup First League Gr. B, Thessaloniki |
400mH | 58.66 | - | Jun 11 | Greek Championships |
400mH | 54.66 | - | Jun 3 | Kalamata Papaflessia, Kalamata |
400mH | 57.03 | - | Apr 29 | Agios Kosmas Greek Club Championships, Agios Kosmas |
2004
24 performancesHonours
Athens Greek Championships
400 Metres
Göteborg European Championships
400 Metres Hurdles
Athina IAAF World Cup
400 Metres
Göteborg European Championships
400 Metres Hurdles
Budapest IAAF World Indoor Championships
400 Metres Short Track
Monaco IAAF World Athletics Final
400 Metres Hurdles
Budapest IAAF World Indoor Championships
4x400 Metres Relay Short Track
Athens Greek Championships
400 Metres Hurdles
The XXVIII Olympic Games
400 Metres Hurdles
The XXVIII Olympic Games
4x400 Metres Relay
Athens Greek Championships
400 Metres Hurdles
Athens Balkan Championships
400 Metres Hurdles
Frequently asked questions
What is Fani Chalkia's 400 m hurdles personal best?
Fani Chalkia's 400 m hurdles personal best is 52.77, set on Aug 22, 2004 in Olympic Stadium, Athina (GRE), #16 on the all-time list.
Which events does Fani Chalkia compete in?
Fani Chalkia competes in the 400 m hurdles and 400 m.
How did Fani Chalkia perform in 2011?
2011 season best: 57.66, set on Jun 4, 2011 in Kalamata (GRE).
How many medals has Fani Chalkia won?
Fani Chalkia has won 1 Olympic Games medal.