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Lyubov Smolka

Lyubov Smolka

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Birth dateNov 29, 1952
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Lyubov Smolka is a Russia middle-distance runner, born on November 29, 1952. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 1:59.3h in the 800m, 4:00.8h in the 1500m, 8:36.0h in the 3000m, 4:08.0h in the 1500m-short-track and 9:01.49 in the 3000m-short-track. She has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Russia.

Key facts
1500 m
4:00.8h
3000 m
8:36.0h
1987 season best
4:17.1h
Jan 24, 1987 · Kiev (URS) (i)
Age
73 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: 1500 m 4:00.8h, 3000 m 8:36.0h, 1987 season best 4:17.1h (Jan 24, 1987, Kiev (URS) (i)) · 73 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:59.3HT
4:00.8HT
8:36.0HT
1500m-short-track
4:08.0HT
3000m-short-track
9:01.49
1000m
2:39.9HT
1000m-short-track
2:39.9HT
4x800Metre
7:56.6HT

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1987
1500m-short-track
4:17.1h-Jan 24, 1987
↓
Kiev (URS) (i)
1987
1500m
4:17.1h-Jan 24, 1987
↓
Kiev (URS) (i)
1985
3000m
9:01.49-Feb 15, 1985
↓
Kishinev (URS) (i)
1985
3000m-short-track
9:01.49-Feb 15, 1985-Kishinev (URS) (i)
1984
3000m
8:41.72-Sep 8, 1984
↓
Donetsk (URS)
1983
3000m
8:50.36-Sep 7, 1983
↓
Odessa (URS)
1981
1000m
2:39.9h-Feb 8, 1981-Minsk (BLR) (i)
1981
1000m-short-track
2:39.9h-Feb 8, 1981-Minsk (BLR) (i)
1981
1500m-short-track
4:08.64-Feb 22, 1981
↓
European Indoor Championships, Palais des Sports, Grenoble (i)
1981
1500m
4:12.02-Jul 5, 1981
↓
Palais des Sports, Grenoble (FRA) (i)
1980
800m
1:59.3h-Aug 20, 1980
↑
Dnepropetrovsk (URS)
1980
1500m
4:00.8h-May 23, 1980
↓
Sochi (URS)
1980
1500m-short-track
4:08.0h-Jan 25, 1980
↓
Kiev (URS) (i)
1980
4x800Metre
7:56.6h-Sep 9, 1980-Donetsk (URS)
1980
3000m
8:36.0h-Jul 12, 1980
↓
Moskva (URS)
1979
800m
1:59.6h-Aug 4, 1979
↑
Podolsk (URS)
1979
1500m
4:02.0h-Jun 28, 1979
↓
Donetsk (URS)
1979
3000m
8:41.3h-Aug 11, 1979
↓
Kaunas (LTU)

1987

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m-short-track
4:17.1HT-Jan 24Kiev (i)

1985

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m-short-track
9:01.49-Feb 15Kishinev (i)

1984

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:41.72-Sep 8Donetsk Soviet Union Championships, Donetsk

1983

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:50.36-Sep 7Odessa

1981

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:12.02-Jul 5European Cup Semi Final, Bodø
1500m-short-track
4:08.64-Feb 22European Indoor Championships, Palais des Sports, Grenoble (i)
1500m-short-track
4:08.64-Feb 21European Indoor Championships, Palais des Sports, Grenoble (i)
1500m-short-track
4:10.3HT-Feb 8Minsk (i)
1000m-short-track
2:39.9HT-Feb 8Minsk (i)
1500m-short-track
4:10.1HT-Jan 31Kaunas (i)

1980

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x800Metre
7:56.6HT-Sep 9Donetsk NC, Donetsk
3000m
8:43.6HT-Sep 6Donetsk NC, Donetsk
800m
1:59.3HT-Aug 20Dnepropetrovsk
1500m
4:01.25-Aug 1The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
1500m
4:04.36-Jul 30The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
3000m
8:36.0HT-Jul 12Moskva
1500m
4:01.6HT-Jul 4Moskva Znamenskiy Memorial, Moskva
1500m
4:01.0HT-Jun 12Moskva NC, Moskva
1500m
4:00.8HT-May 23Sochi
1500m-short-track
4:08.0HT-Jan 25Kiev (i)

1979

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:41.3HT-Aug 11Kaunas
800m
1:59.6HT-Aug 4Podolsk
1500m
4:05.6HT-Aug 4Podolsk
1500m
4:02.0HT-Jun 28Donetsk

Honours

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European Indoor Championships

1500 Metres Short Track

1981
6

The XXII Olympic Games

1500 Metres

1980
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Lyubov Smolka's 1500 m personal best?

Lyubov Smolka's 1500 m personal best is 4:00.8h, set on May 23, 1980 in Sochi (URS).

Which events does Lyubov Smolka compete in?

Lyubov Smolka competes in the 1500 m and 3000 m.

How did Lyubov Smolka perform in 1987?

1987 season best: 4:17.1h, set on Jan 24, 1987 in Kiev (URS) (i).