Marina Stepanova
- Born
- May 1, 1950 (76 years old)
- Birthplace
- Myaglovo, Russia
- Events
- 400 m hurdles · 800 m
Marina Ivanovna Stepanova (née Makeyeva (Russian: Марина Ивановна Степанова-Макеева) born 1 May 1950) is a Russian former athlete who competed for the Soviet Union in the 400 metres hurdles, and became the first woman to run under 53 seconds for the event, when she ran 52.94 secs in 1986.
Personal best · 400 m hurdles52.94
1988 season best1:25.74Jan 29, 1988
Personal best · 800 m1:59.8h
As of Nov 2, 2026: 400 m hurdles 52.94 (#24 all-time), 800 m 1:59.8h, 1988 season best 1:25.74 (Jan 29, 1988) · 76 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 600m-short-track | 1:25.74 | – | Jan 29, 1988 | – |
| 1987 | 400m Indoor | 54.78 | – | Mar 6, 1987 | IAAF World Indoor Championships, Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, IN (i) |
| 1987 | 400m-short-track Indoor | 54.78 | – | Mar 6, 1987 | IAAF World Indoor Championships, Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, IN (i) |
| 1987 | 400mH | 55.25 | – | Jul 2, 1987 | Helsinki (FIN) |
| 1987 | 600m-short-track Indoor | 1:28.17 | – | Feb 15, 1987 | Moskva (URS) (i) |
| 1987 | 600m-short-track | 1:28.17 | – | Feb 15, 1987 | – |
| 1987 | 600m Indoor | 1:28.17 | – | Feb 15, 1987 | Moskva (URS) (i) |
| 1986 | 300m-short-track Indoor | 37.68 | – | Jan 13, 1986 | Leningrad (URS) (i) |