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Lyubov Morgunova

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Lyubov Morgunova

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Birth dateJan 14, 1971
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Lyubov Morgunova is a Russia long-distance runner, born on January 14, 1971. She competes primarily in the 5000m, Semi and Marathon.

Her personal bests include 19:08.54 in the 5000m, 1:08:45 in the Semi, 2:25:12 in the Marathon, 49:45 in the 15Kilometr and 33:04 in the 10Kilometr. She has earned 2 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Russia.

Key facts
Marathon
2:25:12
#525 all-time
Half Marathon
1:08:45
#430 all-time
2020 season best
19:08.54
Aug 22, 2020 · Podolsk (RUS)
2020 season best
Age
55 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: Marathon 2:25:12 (#525 all-time), Half Marathon 1:08:45 (#430 all-time), 2020 season best 19:08.54 (Aug 22, 2020, Podolsk (RUS)) · 55 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2020
5000m
19:08.54-Aug 22, 2020-Podolsk (RUS)
2012
Semi
1:16:15-May 6, 2012
↓
Moskva (RUS)
2011
Semi
1:15:01-May 22, 2011
↓
Riga (LAT)
2011
30Kilometr
1:49:48-Sep 25, 2011-St. Petersburg (RUS)
2011
Marathon
2:30:27-May 14, 2011
↑
Moskva (RUS)
2010
Marathon
2:33:17-May 9, 2010
↑
Praha (CZE)
2009
Semi
1:14:11-Jun 7, 2009
↓
Zelenograd (RUS)
2009
Marathon
2:29:42-May 25, 2009
↑
Los Angeles, CA (USA)
2008
Semi
1:12:43-May 3, 2008
↓
Moskva (RUS)
2008
Marathon
2:25:12-Apr 13, 2008
↑
Rotterdam (NED)
2007
Marathon
2:29:34-Apr 15, 2007
↑
Nagano (JPN)
2006
Marathon
2:29:39-Jun 4, 2006
↑
San Diego, CA (USA)
2005
Semi
1:17:02-May 22, 2005
↓
Coban (GUA)
2005
Marathon
2:33:24-Apr 18, 2005
↑
Boston, MA (USA)
2004
Marathon
2:27:33-Dec 13, 2004
↑
Honolulu, HI (USA)
2003
Marathon
2:36:20-Sep 28, 2003
↑
Toronto (CAN)
2001
10Kilometr
33:22-Jun 9, 2001
↓
New York, NY (USA)
2001
Semi
1:10:34-Jul 29, 2001
↓
Zelenograd (RUS)
2001
Marathon
2:27:18-Apr 16, 2001
↑
Boston, MA (USA)
2000
10Kilometr
33:04-Jun 4, 2000
↓
Tilburg (NED)
2000
15Kilometr
49:45=-May 7, 2000
→
Moskva (RUS)
2000
Semi
1:08:45-Jun 12, 2000
↓
Malmö (SWE)
2000
Marathon
2:26:33-Apr 16, 2000
↑
London (GBR)
1999
15Kilometr
49:45-May 24, 1999
→
Nijmegen (NED)
1999
Semi
1:11:29-Aug 22, 1999
↓
Glasgow (GBR)
1999
Marathon
2:27:43-Mar 14, 1999
↑
Nagoya (JPN)
1998
10Kilometr
33:08-Jan 4, 1998
↓
Ratingen (GER)
1998
Semi
1:11:09-May 10, 1998
↓
Setúbal (POR)
1998
Marathon
2:28:51-Oct 10, 1998
↑
Beijing (CHN)
1997
Marathon
2:30:43-Oct 5, 1997
↑
St. Paul (USA)
1996
Semi
1:12:42-Apr 28, 1996
↓
Nizhniy Novgorod (RUS)
1996
Marathon
2:37:30-Oct 20, 1996
↑
Cesano Boscone (ITA)

2020

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
19:08.54-Aug 22Valeriy Abramov Memorial, Podolsk

2012

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:16:15-May 6Moskva Half Marathon, Moskva

2011

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:37:22-Dec 4Macao International Marathon, Macao
30Kilometr
1:49:48-Sep 25St. Petersburg 30km, St. Petersburg
Marathon
2:44:24-Jun 18Duluth Grandma's Marathon, Duluth, MN
Semi
1:15:01-May 22Riga Nordea Half Marathon, Riga
Marathon
2:30:27-May 14Russian Marathon Championships, Moskva

2010

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:47:03-Dec 5Singapore Standard Chartered Marathon, Singapore
Marathon
2:33:17-May 9Praha Marathon, Praha

2009

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:34:49-Dec 6Singapore Standard Chartered Marathon, Singapore
Semi
1:14:17-Sep 12Novosibirsk Half Marathon, Novosibirsk
Marathon
2:38:23-Aug 23IAAF World Championships
Marathon
2:38:23-Aug 22IAAF World Championships
Semi
1:14:11-Jun 7Zelenograd Half Marathon, Zelenograd
Marathon
2:29:42-May 25Los Angeles Marathon, Los Angeles, CA

2008

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:30:38-Nov 2New York City Marathon, New York, NY
Semi
1:12:43-May 3Moskva Half Marathon, Moskva
Marathon
2:25:12-Apr 13Rotterdam Fortis Marathon, Rotterdam
Semi
1:14:11-Mar 2Half Marathon, Antalya

2007

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:33:41-Sep 2IAAF World Championships
Marathon
2:33:41-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
Marathon
2:29:34-Apr 15Nagano Olympic Commemorative Marathon, Nagano

2006

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:29:39-Jun 4San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, San Diego, CA

2005

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:40:47-Dec 11Honolulu Marathon, Honolulu, HI
Semi
1:17:02-May 22Coban International Half Marathon, Coban
Marathon
2:33:24-Apr 18Boston Marathon, Boston, MA

2004

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:27:33-Dec 13Honolulu Marathon, Honolulu, HI

2003

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:36:20-Sep 28Toronto Marathon, Toronto

2001

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:29:54-Dec 9Honolulu Marathon, Honolulu, HI
Semi
1:11:06-Oct 7Bristol IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, Bristol
Semi
1:12:35-Sep 2Virginia Beach Half Marathon, Virginia Beach, VA
Marathon
2:28:54-Aug 12IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
Marathon
2:28:54-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
Semi
1:10:34-Jul 29Zelenograd Half Marathon, Zelenograd
10Kilometr
33:22-Jun 9New York 10 km, New York, NY
10Kilometr
35:03-May 28Boulder 10 km, Boulder, CO
Semi
1:11:14-May 5Moskva Half Marathon, Moskva
Marathon
2:27:18-Apr 16Boston Marathon, Boston, MA

2000

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:28:33-Dec 10Honolulu Marathon, Honolulu, HI
Marathon
2:32:35-Sep 29The XXVII Olympic Games
Marathon
2:32:35-Sep 24The XXVII Olympic Games
Semi
1:08:45-Jun 12Malmö Half Marathon, Malmö
10Kilometr
33:04-Jun 4Tilburg 10 Miles, Tilburg
15Kilometr
49:45-May 7Moskva 15 km, Moskva
Marathon
2:26:33-Apr 16London Marathon, London

1999

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:37:54-Nov 21Tokyo Marathon, Tokyo
Marathon
2:29:21-Oct 17Amsterdam Marathon, Amsterdam
Semi
1:13:25-Oct 3Palermo IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
Semi
1:14:42-Sep 19Amsterdam Half Marathon, Amsterdam
Semi
1:11:29-Aug 22Glasgow Half Marathon, Glasgow
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Honours

🥇

Russian Marathon Championships

Marathon

2011
6

Boston Marathon

Marathon

2005
🥉

Boston Marathon

Marathon

2001
8

IAAF World Championships

Marathon

2001
8

London Marathon

Marathon

2000
🥇

Nagoya International Women's Marathon

Marathon

1999
7

Budapest European Championships

Marathon

1998
7

Budapest European Championships

Marathon

1998
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Lyubov Morgunova's Marathon personal best?

Lyubov Morgunova's Marathon personal best is 2:25:12, set on Apr 13, 2008 in Rotterdam (NED), #525 on the all-time list.

Which events does Lyubov Morgunova compete in?

Lyubov Morgunova competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Lyubov Morgunova perform in 2020?

2020 season best: 19:08.54, set on Aug 22, 2020 in Podolsk (RUS).