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Margarita Turava

Margarita Turava

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Birth dateDec 20, 1980
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Margarita Turava is a Belarus race walker, born on December 20, 1980. She competes primarily in the 20kmW, 10Kilometr and 5000m-short-track.

Her personal bests include 1:26:11 in the 20kmW, 42:27 in the 10Kilometr and 20:37.73 in the 5000m-short-track. She has earned 4 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Belarus.

Key facts
20 km race walk
1:26:11
10 Kilometres Road
42:27
2008 season best
1:28:26
Aug 21, 2008
2008 season best
Last competition
The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
Aug 21, 2008 · 1:28:26
The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
Medals
World Championships: 1 silver
Record
National record · 20 km race walk 1:26:11
National record
Age
45 years old

As of Sep 28, 2026: 20 km race walk 1:26:11, 10 Kilometres Road 42:27, 2008 season best 1:28:26 (Aug 21, 2008) · Last competition: The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing, Aug 21, 2008, 1:28:26 · World Championships: 1 silver · National record (20 km race walk) · 45 years old

PB

Personal bests

20kmW
1:26:11
10Kilometr
42:27
5000m-short-track
20:37.73
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
World Championships-1-1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2008
20kmW
1:28:26-Aug 21, 2008
↑
The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
2007
20kmW
1:27:10-May 1, 2007
↑
-
2006
20kmW
1:26:11-Apr 15, 2006
↑
-
2005
5000m-short-track
20:37.77-Feb 13, 2005
↑
-
2005
10Kilometr
42:27-Sep 17, 2005--
2005
20kmW
1:27:05-Aug 7, 2005
↑
IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
2004
20kmW
1:29:06-Mar 5, 2004
↑
-
2001
5000m-short-track
20:37.73-Feb 2, 2001
↑
-
2001
20kmW
1:30:15-Jul 15, 2001
↑
Amsterdam European U23 Championships, Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam
1999
5000m-short-track
21:48.11-Aug 5, 1999
↑
European Junior Championships
1998
5000m-short-track
22:06.06-Aug 1, 1998
↑
Annecy IAAF World Junior Championships, Parc des Sports, Annecy
1997
5000m-short-track
23:47.98-Jul 24, 1997
↑
European Junior Championships

2008

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:28:26-Aug 21The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
20kmW
1:28:26-Aug 15The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
20kmW
1:28:33-May 24Krakow Na Rynek Marsz, Kraków
20kmW
DNF-May 10Cheboksary IAAF World Race Walking Cup

2007

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:30:36-Jun 23Kraków Race Walking Challenge, Kraków
20kmW
1:28:44-Jun 2La Coruna IAAF World Race Walking Challenge, La Coruña
20kmW
1:27:52-May 20Leamington European Cup Race Walking
20kmW
1:27:10-May 1Sesto San Giovanni IAAF Race Walking Challenge, Sesto San Giovanni
20kmW
1:28:01-Apr 14Rio Maior IAAF Race Walking Challenge, Rio Maior

2006

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:27:08-Aug 9Göteborg European Championships, Ullevi Stadium, Göteborg
20kmW
1:27:08-Aug 7Göteborg European Championships, Ullevi Stadium, Göteborg
20kmW
1:26:27-May 13La Coruna IAAF World Race Walking Cup, La Coruña - Junior Races
20kmW
1:29:22-May 1Sesto San Giovanni IAAF World Race Walking Challenge, Sesto San Giovanni
20kmW
1:26:11-Apr 15Belarus Race Walking Championships, Nesvizh

2005

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
42:27-Sep 17Kraków Market Square Walk, Kraków
20kmW
1:27:05-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
20kmW
1:27:05-Aug 6IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
20kmW
1:30:10-Jun 4La Coruňa IAAF World Race Walking Challenge, La Coruña
20kmW
1:28:43-Apr 30Sesto San Giovanni IAAF World Race Walking Challenge, Sesto San Giovanni
10Kilometr
43:09-Apr 16Nesvizh
20kmW
1:27:19-Apr 2Rio Maior IAAF World Race Walking Challenge, Rio Maior
5000m-short-track
20:37.77-Feb 13Minsk Indoor Meeting, Minsk (i)

2004

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:29:39-Aug 23The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
20kmW
1:29:39-Aug 18The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
20kmW
1:29:07-Jun 2Minsk
20kmW
DNF-May 1Naumburg IAAF World Race Walking Cup, Naumburg - Junior Races
20kmW
1:29:06-Mar 5Brest

2001

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:30:15-Jul 15Amsterdam European U23 Championships, Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam
20kmW
1:30:15-Jul 12Amsterdam European U23 Championships, Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam
5000m-short-track
20:37.73-Feb 2Minsk (i)

1999

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
21:48.11-Aug 5European Junior Championships

1998

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
22:06.06-Aug 1Annecy IAAF World Junior Championships, Parc des Sports, Annecy

1997

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
23:47.98-Jul 24European Junior Championships

Honours

🥇

Leamington European Cup Race Walking

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2007
🥇

La Coruna IAAF World Race Walking Cup

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2006
🥇

Belarus Race Walking Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2006
🥇

Göteborg European Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2006
🥈

IAAF World Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2005
4

The XXVIII Olympic Games

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2004
🥈

Amsterdam European U23 Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2001
🥉

European Junior Championships

5000 Metres Race Walk

1999
6

Annecy IAAF World Junior Championships

5000 Metres Race Walk

1998
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Margarita Turava's 20 km race walk personal best?

Margarita Turava's 20 km race walk personal best is 1:26:11, set on Apr 15, 2006 in Nesvizh (BLR).

Which events does Margarita Turava compete in?

Margarita Turava competes in the 20 km race walk and 10 Kilometres Road.

How did Margarita Turava perform in 2008?

2008 season best: 1:28:26, set on Aug 21, 2008. Last competition: The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing on Aug 21, 2008, 1:28:26.

How many medals has Margarita Turava won?

Margarita Turava has won 1 World Championships medal.