Larisa Nikitina
- Born
- Apr 29, 1965 (61 years old)
- Birthplace
- Kostroma, Russia
- Events
- Heptathlon · Pentathlon Short Track
Larisa Turchinskaya, born Larisa Nikitina on 29 April 1965 in Kostroma, is a retired Russian heptathlete. She represented the Soviet Union during a golden era for Soviet women in combined events athletics.
Turchinskaya competed at the highest level of international athletics in the heptathlon, an event that demands excellence across seven different disciplines: the 100 metres hurdles, high jump, shot put, 200 metres, long jump, javelin throw, and 800 metres.
Her career as a heptathlete showcased the remarkable all-around athletic ability required to compete in one of track and field's most demanding events, earning her recognition as one of Russia's notable combined events athletes.
As of Oct 29, 2026: Heptathlon 7007 (#5 all-time), Pentathlon Short Track 4758, 1999 season best 13.53 (Jan 28, 1999, Melbourne (AUS)) · World Championships: 1 silver · National record (Heptathlon) · 61 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | – | 1 | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | SP | 13.53 | – | Jan 28, 1999 | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 1999 | JT | 41.62 | – | Jan 21, 1999 | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 1998 | SP | 14.10 | – | Dec 5, 1998 | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 1997 | TJ | 13.59 | -0.9 | Jul 9, 1997 | Tula (RUS) |
| 1997 | SP | 14.26 | – | Dec 18, 1997 | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 1995 | HJ | 1.81 | – | May 27, 1995 | Götzis (AUT) |
| 1995 | LJ | 6.25 | -0.3 | May 28, 1995 | Götzis |
| 1995 | 100mH | 14.09 | -1.4 | May 27, 1995 | Götzis (AUT) |