Natalya Artyomova

Natalya Artyomova

Born
Jan 5, 1963 (63 years old)
Birthplace
Rostov-on-Don, Russia
Events
Mile · 1000 Metres

Natalya Petrovna Artyomova (Russian: Наталья Петровна Артёмова; born January 5, 1963, in Rostov-on-Don) is a retired middle-distance runner from Russia, who was one of the leading athletes in the women's 1500 metres and 3000 metres during the 1980s.

On July 4, 1992, traces of a banned steroid were allegedly found in her urine sample.

She was banned by track's world governing body IAAF pending a hearing. 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.

Personal best · Mile4:15.8h
1992 season best4:22.95Jul 3, 1992 · Reims
Personal best · 1000 Metres2:31.50

As of Nov 14, 2026: Mile 4:15.8h, 1000 Metres 2:31.50, 1992 season best 4:22.95 (Jul 3, 1992, Reims (FRA)) · 63 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mLeningrad 1985Russia 800 m all-time list1:58.051,198 pts#187
1500mZürich 1991Russia 1500 m all-time list3:59.161,213 pts#117
MileLeningrad 1984Russia Mile all-time list4:15.8h1,224 pts–
3000mSeoul 1988Russia 3000 m all-time list8:31.671,203 pts#115
5000mPodolsk 1985Russia 5000 m all-time list14:54.081,175 pts#261
10000mKiev 1988Russia 10 000 m all-time list31:56.331,143 pts#661

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
19921500m Indoor4:06.26–Feb 18, 1992Genova (ITA) (i)
19921500m-short-track 4:06.26–Feb 18, 1992–
19921500m-short-track Indoor4:06.26–Feb 18, 1992Genova (ITA) (i)
1992Mile 4:22.95–Jul 3, 1992Reims (FRA)
1992mile-short-track Indoor4:24.98–Jan 25, 1992St. Petersburg (RUS) (i)
1992mile-short-track 4:24.98–Jan 25, 1992–
19923000m-short-track 8:46.80–Jan 29, 1992–
19923000m-short-track Indoor8:46.80–Jan 29, 1992Berlin (GER) (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Natalya Artyomova's Mile personal best is 4:15.8h, set on Aug 5, 1984 in Leningrad (URS).

Natalya Artyomova competes in the Mile and 1000 Metres.

1992 season best: 4:22.95, set on Jul 3, 1992 in Reims (FRA).