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Mariya Bespalova
- Born
- May 21, 1986 (40 years old)
- Birthplace
- Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Events
- Hammer Throw
- Height
- 1.83 m
- Weight
- 85 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.
As of Oct 29, 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 8, 2012, DQ · 40 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |