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Nikolay Kirov

Nikolay Kirov

URSURSMen
Birth dateNov 22, 1957
BirthplaceStrešyn, Belarus
Height1.76 m
Weight63 kg

Nikolay Ivanovich Kirov (Belarusian: Мікалай Іванавіч Кіраў; Russian: Николай Иванович Киров; ; born 22 November 1957 in Streshin, Homel, Soviet Union) is a Soviet track and field runner who mainly competed in the men's 800 metres.

He competed for the Soviet Union at the 1980 Summer Olympics held in Moscow, Soviet Union where he won the bronze medal in the men's 800 metres event behind British duo Sebastian Coe and Steve Ovett.

Kirov claimed the silver medal in the 1500 meters at the 1982 European Championships.

Key facts
800 m
1:45.11
#488 all-time
1500 m
3:36.3h
1992 season best
2:19.01
Jan 1, 1992 · Athina (GRE)
1992 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 bronze
Age
68 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 800 m 1:45.11 (#488 all-time), 1500 m 3:36.3h, 1992 season best 2:19.01 (Jan 1, 1992, Athina (GRE)) · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · 68 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:45.11
#488 all-time
3:36.3HT
1:50.1HT
2:18.4HT
7:08.1HT
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games--11

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1992
1000m
2:19.01-Jan 1, 1992
↓
Athina (GRE)
1984
800m
1:47.43-Jun 9, 1984
↑
Sochi (URS)
1984
1500m
3:42.89-Jun 2, 1984
↓
Torino (ITA)
1983
800m
1:46.98-Jun 11, 1983
↑
Moskva (URS)
1983
1500m
3:39.1h-Jul 26, 1983
↓
Leningrad (URS)
1982
800m
1:47.37-Jun 12, 1982
↑
Moskva (URS)
1982
1500m
3:36.34-Jul 27, 1982
↓
Kiev (URS)
1981
800m
1:45.11-Jul 25, 1981
↑
Leningrad (URS)
1981
1500m
3:38.05-Sep 5, 1981
↓
Roma IAAF World Cup
1980
800m
1:45.6h-Jul 6, 1980
↑
Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS)
1980
1500m
3:36.3h-May 23, 1980
↓
Sochi (URS)
1979
800m-short-track
1:50.1h-Feb 24, 1979-European Indoor Championships, Ferry-Dusika-Halle, Wien (i)
1979
800m
1:46.2h-Jun 9, 1979
↑
Sochi (URS)
1979
1000m
2:18.4h-Aug 12, 1979
↓
Köln (GER)
1979
4x800Metre
7:11.1h-Jul 25, 1979
↓
Moskva (URS)
1978
800m
1:46.3h-Sep 17, 1978
↑
Tbilisi (GEO)
1978
4x800Metre
7:08.1h-Aug 12, 1978
↓
Podolsk (URS)
1977
800m
1:47.6h-Jul 26, 1977
↑
Moskva (URS)

1992

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1000m
2:19.01-Jan 1Athina

1984

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.93-Jun 10Sochi Znamenskiy Memorial, Sochi
800m
1:47.43-Jun 9Sochi Znamenskiy Memorial, Sochi
1500m
3:42.89-Jun 2Torino

1983

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:43.77-Aug 12IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1500m
3:43.77-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1500m
3:39.1HT-Jul 26Leningrad
1500m
3:41.04-Jun 22Moskva Spartakiadi, Moskva
800m
1:46.98-Jun 11Moskva
800m
1:47.4HT-May 28Stayki, Staiki

1982

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:36.99-Sep 11Athina European Championships
1500m
3:40.91-Sep 9Athina European Championships
1500m
3:40.91-Sep 6Athina European Championships
1500m
3:36.99-Sep 6Athina European Championships
1500m
3:36.34-Jul 27Kiev
800m
1:47.37-Jun 12Moskva Znamenskiy Memorial, Moskva

1981

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:38.05-Sep 5Roma IAAF World Cup
800m
1:48.15-Sep 4Roma IAAF World Cup, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
800m
1:45.11-Jul 25Leningrad

1980

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.4HT-Aug 31Rieti
800m
1:45.94-Jul 26The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
800m
1:46.53-Jul 25The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
800m
1:47.47-Jul 24The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
800m
1:45.6HT-Jul 6Moskva Znamenskiy Memorial, Moskva
1500m
3:36.3HT-May 23Sochi

1979

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:46.4HT-Aug 19Köln
800m
1:47.7HT-Aug 12Kaunas
1000m
2:18.4HT-Aug 12Köln
4x800Metre
7:11.1HT-Jul 25Moskva Spartakiade, Moskva
800m
1:46.2HT-Jun 9Sochi
800m-short-track
1:50.1HT-Feb 24European Indoor Championships, Ferry-Dusika-Halle, Wien (i)
800m-short-track
1:50.1HT-Feb 24European Indoor Championships, Ferry-Dusika-Halle, Wien (i)

1978

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:46.3HT-Sep 17Tbilisi
4x800Metre
7:08.1HT-Aug 12Podolsk

1977

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.6HT-Jul 26Moskva NC, Moskva

Honours

🥈

Athina European Championships

1500 Metres

1982
🥈

Athina European Championships

1500 Metres

1982
6

Roma IAAF World Cup

1500 Metres

1981
8

Roma IAAF World Cup

800 Metres

1981
🥉

The XXII Olympic Games

800 Metres

1980
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Nikolay Kirov's 800 m personal best?

Nikolay Kirov's 800 m personal best is 1:45.11, set on Jul 25, 1981 in Leningrad (URS), #488 on the all-time list.

Which events does Nikolay Kirov compete in?

Nikolay Kirov competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

How did Nikolay Kirov perform in 1992?

1992 season best: 2:19.01, set on Jan 1, 1992 in Athina (GRE).

How many medals has Nikolay Kirov won?

Nikolay Kirov has won 1 Olympic Games medal.