Galina Penkova

Galina Penkova

BulgariaBulgaria
Born
May 18, 1958 (68 years old)
Events
400 m · 200 m

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.

Personal best · 400 m51.66
#765 all-time
1983 season best51.66Jul 23, 1983 · Sofia
National record3:25.814 × 400 m
National record
Personal best · 200 m23.10

As of Nov 6, 2026: 400 m 51.66 (#765 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

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100mBudapest 1981Bulgaria 100 m all-time list11.591,074 pts–
200mSofia 1981Bulgaria 200 m all-time list23.101,124 pts–
400mSofia 1983Bulgaria 400 m all-time list51.661,140 pts#765
4x100mMoskva 1980Bulgaria 4 × 100 m all-time list42.67–
4x400mSofia 1983Bulgaria 4 × 400 m all-time list3:25.81–
4x200MetreBourges 19811:32.48–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1983200m 23.11–Jun 5, 1983Sofia (BUL)
1983400m 51.66–Jul 23, 1983Sofia (BUL)
19834x400m 3:25.81–Jul 24, 1983Sofia (BUL)
1981100m 11.59-1.0Sep 2, 1981Budapest (HUN)
1981200m 23.10–Aug 30, 1981Sofia (BUL)
19814x200Metre 1:32.48–Jun 20, 1981Bourges (FRA)
1980200m 23.27-0.8Jul 30, 1980Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS)
19804x100m 42.67–Aug 1, 1980Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS)
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FAQ

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Galina Penkova's 400 m personal best is 51.66, set on Jul 23, 1983 in Sofia (BUL), #765 on the all-time list.

Galina Penkova competes in the 400 m and 200 m.

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.