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Galina Afonina

Galina Afonina

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Galina Afonina is a Russia middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 1500m-short-track.

Her personal bests include 1:59.59 in the 800m, 4:12.26 in the 1500m, 4:12.26 in the 1500m-short-track and 2:02.66 in the 800m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Russia.

Key facts
800 m
1:59.59
#469 all-time
1500 Metres Short Track
4:12.26
1988 season best
2:02.66
Jan 23, 1988 · Moskva (URS) (i)

As of Sep 30, 2026: 800 m 1:59.59 (#469 all-time), 1500 Metres Short Track 4:12.26, 1988 season best 2:02.66 (Jan 23, 1988, Moskva (URS) (i))

PB

Personal bests

1:59.59
#469 all-time
4:12.26
1500m-short-track
4:12.26
800m-short-track
2:02.66

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1988
800m
2:02.66-Jan 23, 1988
↓
Moskva (URS) (i)
1988
800m-short-track
2:02.66-Jan 23, 1988-Moskva (URS) (i)
1988
1500m
4:12.26-Jan 29, 1988-Volgograd (URS) (i)
1988
1500m-short-track
4:12.26-Jan 29, 1988-Volgograd (URS) (i)
1985
800m
1:59.59-Aug 1, 1985
↓
Leningrad (URS)
1984
800m
2:00.04-Jun 22, 1984
↓
Kiev (URS)

1988

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m-short-track
4:12.26-Jan 29Volgograd (i)
800m-short-track
2:02.66-Jan 23Moskva (i)

1985

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:59.59-Aug 1Leningrad

1984

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:00.04-Jun 22Kiev

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Galina Afonina's 800 m personal best?

Galina Afonina's 800 m personal best is 1:59.59, set on Aug 1, 1985 in Leningrad (URS), #469 on the all-time list.

Which events does Galina Afonina compete in?

Galina Afonina competes in the 800 m and 1500 Metres Short Track.

How did Galina Afonina perform in 1988?

1988 season best: 2:02.66, set on Jan 23, 1988 in Moskva (URS) (i).