Nikita Popov

RussiaRussiaActive
Born
Jan 29, 2009 (17 years old)
Events
800 Metres Short Track

Nikita Popov is a Russia middle-distance runner, born on January 29, 2009. He competes primarily in the 800m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 1:54.74 in the 800m, 1:55.82 in the 800m, 4:07.16 in the 1500m, 4:07.16 in the 1500m-short-track and 4:07.16 in the 1500m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Russia.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:54.74
2026 season best1:56.94Jan 23, 2026 · Arena, Tyumen
Last competitionRussian U18 Indoor ChampionshipsJan 25, 2026 · 4:10.04

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:54.74, 2026 season best 1:56.94 (Jan 23, 2026, Arena, Tyumen (RUS)) · Last competition: Russian U18 Indoor Championships, Jan 25, 2026, 4:10.04 · 17 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mIndoorTyumen 20251:54.74947 pts–
800mSmolensk 2025Russia 800 m all-time list1:55.82867 pts–
1500mIndoorTyumen 20254:07.16810 pts–
1500m-short-trackIndoorTyumen 20254:07.16810 pts–
1500m-short-trackTyumen 20254:07.16810 pts–
800m-short-trackTyumen 20251:54.74947 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m Indoor1:56.94–Jan 23, 2026Russian U18 Indoor Championships
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:56.94–Jan 23, 2026Russian U18 Indoor Championships
2026800m-short-track 1:56.94–Jan 23, 2026Russian U18 Indoor Championships
20261500m-short-track Indoor4:10.04–Jan 25, 2026Russian U18 Indoor Championships
20261500m Indoor4:10.04–Jan 25, 2026Russian U18 Indoor Championships
20261500m-short-track 4:10.04–Jan 25, 2026Russian U18 Indoor Championships
2025DT 42.63–Jun 18, 2025Russian U18 Championships, SGAFKST Arena, Smolensk
2025DiscusThro 42.63–Jun 18, 2025Russian U18 Championships, SGAFKST Arena, Smolensk
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Nikita Popov's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:54.74, set on Jan 28, 2025 in Arena, Tyumen (RUS).

Nikita Popov competes in the 800 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 1:56.94, set on Jan 23, 2026 in Arena, Tyumen (RUS). Last competition: Russian U18 Indoor Championships on Jan 25, 2026, 4:10.04.