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Larisa Kositsyna

Larisa Kositsyna

URSURSWomen
Birth dateDec 14, 1963
BirthplaceAshgabat, Turkmenistan
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Larisa Kositsyna (born 14 December 1963) is a retired Soviet high jumper.

She both competed in the 1983 and in the 1987 World Championships in Athletics - Women's high jump.

Their legacy in athletics continues through the records and inspiration they provided to future competitors.

Key facts
High Jump
2.00
#54 all-time
1988 season best
2.00
Feb 26, 1988 · Berlin (GER) (i)
1988 season best
Age
62 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: High Jump 2.00 (#54 all-time), 1988 season best 2.00 (Feb 26, 1988, Berlin (GER) (i)) · 62 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1988
HJ
2.00-Feb 26, 1988
↓
Berlin (GER) (i)
1987
HJ
1.96-Aug 30, 1987
↓
IAAF World Championships
1986
HJ
1.98-Feb 7, 1986
↓
Moskva (URS) (i)
1983
HJ
1.98-May 21, 1983
↓
Sofia (BUL)
1982
HJ
1.95-Aug 21, 1982
↓
Kiev (URS)
1981
HJ
1.86-Aug 23, 1981
↓
European Junior Championships

1988

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.00-Jul 16Chelyabinsk
HJ
1.90-Jul 4Tallinn
HJ
1.92-Jun 11Leningrad Znamenskiy Memorial, Leningrad
HJ
1.97-Mar 6European Indoor Championships
HJ
1.97-Mar 5European Indoor Championships
HJ
2.00-Feb 26Berlin (i)
HJ
1.91-Feb 17Valencia (i)
HJ
2.00-Feb 11Volgograd (i)
HJ
1.94-Jan 29Toronto (i)
HJ
1.92-Jan 23Vilnius (i)
HJ
1.92-Jan 10Vilnius (i)

1987

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.96-Aug 30IAAF World Championships
HJ
1.91-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
HJ
1.96-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
HJ
1.94-Jul 17Bryansk

1986

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.83-Aug 28Stuttgart European Championships
HJ
1.89-Aug 27Stuttgart European Championships
HJ
1.89-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
HJ
1.83-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
HJ
1.94-Feb 23European Indoor Championships
HJ
1.94-Feb 22European Indoor Championships
HJ
1.98-Feb 7Moskva (i)

1983

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.80-Aug 9IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
HJ
1.80-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
HJ
1.87-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
HJ
1.90-Jun 5Birmingham
HJ
1.91-May 25Krasnodar
HJ
1.98-May 21Sofia
HJ
1.94-Mar 6European Indoor Championships
HJ
1.94-Mar 5European Indoor Championships

1982

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.91-Sep 17Tashkent
HJ
1.95-Aug 21Kiev
HJ
1.88-Aug 14Kiev
HJ
1.88-Jun 22Chelyabinsk

1981

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.86-Aug 23European Junior Championships
HJ
1.83-Aug 22European Junior Championships
HJ
1.86-Aug 20European Junior Championships
HJ
1.83-Aug 20European Junior Championships

Honours

🥈

European Indoor Championships

High Jump

1988
5

IAAF World Championships

High Jump

1987
🥉

European Indoor Championships

High Jump

1986
🥈

European Indoor Championships

High Jump

1983
🥉

European Junior Championships

High Jump

1981
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Larisa Kositsyna's High Jump personal best?

Larisa Kositsyna's High Jump personal best is 2.00, set on Feb 11, 1988 in Volgograd (URS) (i), #54 on the all-time list.

Which events does Larisa Kositsyna compete in?

Larisa Kositsyna competes in the High Jump.

How did Larisa Kositsyna perform in 1988?

1988 season best: 2.00, set on Feb 26, 1988 in Berlin (GER) (i).