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Mariya Bespalova

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Mariya Bespalova

RUSRUSWomen
Birth dateMay 21, 1986
BirthplaceSaint Petersburg, Russia
Height1.83 m
Weight85 kg

Mariya Aleksandrovna Bespalova (Russian: Мария Апександровна Беспалова; born 21 May 1986 in Leningrad) is a Russian hammer thrower.

She competed in the hammer throw event at the 2012 Summer Olympics. On 30 March 2017, her 2012 Olympic results were annulled, after her second probe tested positive for banned substances.

In 2015, Bespalova was suspended for four years after she failed a drug test for dehydrochlormethyltestosterone doping. Their achievements in athletics have contributed to their country's sporting legacy and demonstrate the dedication required to compete at the highest levels of track and field.

Key facts
Hammer Throw
76.72
#23 all-time
2012 season best
76.72
Jun 23, 2012 · Zhukovskiy (RUS)
2012 season best
Last competition
The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
Aug 3, 2012 · DQ
The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
Age
40 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: Hammer Throw 76.72 (#23 all-time), 2012 season best 76.72 (Jun 23, 2012, Zhukovskiy (RUS)) · Last competition: The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London, Aug 3, 2012, DQ · 40 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2012
HT
76.72-Jun 23, 2012
↓
Zhukovskiy (RUS)
2011
HT
71.93-Jul 6, 2011
↓
Adler, Sochi (RUS)
2010
HT
64.92-Jul 7, 2010
↓
Moskva (RUS)
2009
HT
69.02-Feb 20, 2009
↓
Adler, Sochi (RUS)
2008
HT
67.08-Jun 15, 2008
↓
Meteor, Zhukovskiy (RUS)
2007
HT
64.17-Jul 3, 2007
↓
St. Petersburg (RUS)
2006
HT
62.58-Apr 23, 2006
↓
Adler, Sochi (RUS)
2005
HT
61.73-Feb 20, 2005
↓
Adler, Sochi (RUS)
2004
HT
59.72-May 24, 2004
↓
Krasnodar (RUS)
2003
DT
40.16-May 27, 2003-Krasnodar (RUS)
2003
HT
58.47-May 27, 2003
↓
Krasnodar (RUS)

2012

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
DQ-Aug 3The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
HT
74.91-Jul 5Russian Championships
HT
68.70-Jul 4Russian Championships, Cheboksary
HT
76.72-Jun 23Zhukovskiy Regional Championships, Zhukovskiy
HT
72.34-Jun 21Moskva Regional Championships, Moskva
HT
69.42-May 26Adler Russian Team Championships, Adler, Sochi
HT
71.42-May 19-
HT
71.42-May 18Cheboksary Chuvash Republic Ch., Cheboksary
HT
64.36-Feb 27Adler Russian Winter Throwing Championships, Adler, Sochi
HT
59.58-Feb 18Adler Lunyov Memorial, Adler, Sochi

2011

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
62.28-Aug 17Universiade, National Stadium, Shenzhen
HT
67.33-Aug 6Moskva Kuts Memorial, Moskva
HT
68.23-Jul 24Russian Championships, Cheboksary
HT
64.54-Jul 23Russian Championships, Cheboksary
HT
71.93-Jul 6-
HT
66.22-Jun 10Moskva Regional U23 Championships, Moskva
HT
65.11-May 29Vila Real de Santo António ECCC Group A, Vila Real de Santo António
HT
64.83-May 24Adler Russian Team Championships, Adler, Sochi
HT
66.49-Mar 20Sofia European Cup Winter Throwing, Sofia - Senior Events
HT
69.39-Feb 22Adler Russian Winter Throwing Championships, Adler, Sochi
HT
67.57-Feb 12Adler Lunyov Memorial, Adler, Sochi

2010

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
64.48-Dec 25St. Petersburg
HT
64.40-Jul 15Russian Championships, Saransk
HT
64.92-Jul 7Moskva Kuts Memorial, Moskva
HT
64.60-Jun 29Moskva Moscow Open, Moskva
HT
61.60-May 30Vila Real de Santo António European Champion Clubs Cup, Vila Real de Santo António
HT
64.26-Mar 4Adler Russian Winter Throwing Championships, Adler, Sochi
HT
64.39-Feb 25Adler Lunyov Memorial, Adler, Sochi

2009

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
65.42-Jul 26Russian Championships, Cheboksary
HT
68.65-Jun 25-
HT
NM-Jun 20SPAR European Team Championships, Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, Leiria
HT
65.83-May 31Castellón ECCC Group A, Castellón
HT
65.12-Apr 23Adler Yunost Throwing Meeting, Adler, Sochi
HT
62.51-Mar 14Los Realejos European Cup Winter Throwing, Los Realejos - Senior Events
HT
69.02-Feb 20Adler Russian Winter Throwing Championships, Adler, Sochi
HT
69.02-Feb 19-
HT
66.90-Feb 8Adler Lunyov Memorial, Adler, Sochi

2008

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
65.66-Jul 19Russian Championships, Kazan
HT
63.35-Jun 29Chelyabinsk Russian U23 Championships, Chelyabinsk
HT
65.97-Jun 22European Cup, Parc des Sports, Annecy
HT
67.08-Jun 15Zhukovskiy Znamenskiy Memorial, Meteor, Zhukovskiy
HT
66.59-May 27Sochi Caucasus Cup, Sochi
HT
66.13-Mar 16Split European Winter Throwing Cup
HT
60.56-Feb 21Adler Russian Winter Throwing U23 Championships, Adler, Sochi

2007

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
64.17-Jul 3St. Petersburg
HT
63.50-Jun 20Tula Russian U23 Championships, Tula
HT
61.00-Apr 22Adler All Russian Throwing Competition, Adler, Sochi
HT
61.55-Apr 21Adler All Russian Throwing Competition U23, Adler, Sochi
HT
57.77-Mar 18Yalta European Winter Throwing Cup, Yalta - Senior Events
HT
61.93-Feb 21Adler Russian Winter Throwing U23 Championships, Adler, Sochi
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Honours

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Sherbrooke IAAF World Youth Championships

Hammer Throw

2003
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Mariya Bespalova's Hammer Throw personal best?

Mariya Bespalova's Hammer Throw personal best is 76.72, set on Jun 23, 2012 in Zhukovskiy (RUS), #23 on the all-time list.

Which events does Mariya Bespalova compete in?

Mariya Bespalova competes in the Hammer Throw.

How did Mariya Bespalova perform in 2012?

2012 season best: 76.72, set on Jun 23, 2012 in Zhukovskiy (RUS). Last competition: The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London on Aug 3, 2012, DQ.