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Galina Penkova

Galina Penkova

BULBULWomen
Birth dateMay 18, 1958
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Galina Penkova is a Bulgaria sprinter, born on May 18, 1958. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

Her personal bests include 11.59 in the 100m, 23.10 in the 200m, 51.66 in the 400m, 42.67 in the 4x100m and 3:25.81 in the 4x400m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Bulgaria.

Key facts
400 m
51.66
#766 all-time
200 m
23.10
1983 season best
51.66
Jul 23, 1983 · Sofia (BUL)
1983 season best
Last competition
IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
Aug 14, 1983 · 3:30.36
IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
Record
National record · 4 × 400 m 3:25.81
National record
Age
68 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: 400 m 51.66 (#766 all-time), 200 m 23.10, 1983 season best 51.66 (Jul 23, 1983, Sofia (BUL)) · Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki, Aug 14, 1983, 3:30.36 · National record (4 × 400 m) · 68 years old

PB

Personal bests

11.59
23.10
51.66
#766 all-time
4x100m
42.67
4x400m
3:25.81
4x200Metre
1:32.48

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1983
200m
23.11-Jun 5, 1983
↑
Sofia (BUL)
1983
400m
51.66-Jul 23, 1983-Sofia (BUL)
1983
4x400m
3:25.81-Jul 24, 1983-Sofia (BUL)
1981
100m
11.59-1.0Sep 2, 1981
↑
Budapest (HUN)
1981
200m
23.10-Aug 30, 1981
↑
Sofia (BUL)
1981
4x200Metre
1:32.48-Jun 20, 1981-Bourges (FRA)
1980
200m
23.27-0.8Jul 30, 1980
↑
Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS)
1980
4x100m
42.67-Aug 1, 1980-Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS)
1975
4x2lapsRel
2:56.4h-Mar 9, 1975-European Indoor Championships
1973
100m
12.07+0.3Aug 24, 1973
↑
European Junior Championships
1973
200m
25.22+2.5Aug 25, 1973
↑
European Junior Championships

1983

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:30.36-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
4x400m
3:31.11-Aug 13IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
400m
51.80-Aug 2Sofia
4x400m
3:25.81-Jul 24Sofia
400m
51.66-Jul 23Sofia
200m
23.11-Jun 5Sofia

1981

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
23.36+0.5Sep 3Budapest
100m
11.59-1.0Sep 2Budapest
200m
23.10-Aug 30Sofia
4x200Metre
1:32.48-Jun 20Bourges

1980

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x100m
42.67-Aug 1The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
200m
23.27-0.8Jul 30The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
200m
23.35-Jul 28The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
200m
23.37-Jul 28The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva

1975

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x2lapsRel
2:56.4HT-Mar 9European Indoor Championships

1973

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
25.22+2.5Aug 25European Junior Championships
100m
12.18+1.1Aug 24European Junior Championships
100m
12.07+0.3Aug 24European Junior Championships

Honours

7

IAAF World Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

1983
4

The XXII Olympic Games

4x100 Metres Relay

1980
4

European Indoor Championships

4x2laps Relay Short Track

1975
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Galina Penkova's 400 m personal best?

Galina Penkova's 400 m personal best is 51.66, set on Jul 23, 1983 in Sofia (BUL), #766 on the all-time list.

Which events does Galina Penkova compete in?

Galina Penkova competes in the 400 m and 200 m.

How did Galina Penkova perform in 1983?

1983 season best: 51.66, set on Jul 23, 1983 in Sofia (BUL). Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki on Aug 14, 1983, 3:30.36.