Olga Nazarova

Olga Nazarova

Born
Jun 1, 1965 (61 years old)
Events
400 m · 500 Metres Short Track

Olga Nazarova is a Russia sprinter, born on June 1, 1965. She competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 4x400m.

Her personal bests include 22.68 in the 200m, 48.9h in the 400m, 3:15.17 in the 4x400m, 51.65 in the 400m-short-track and 51.65 in the 400m-short-track. She has earned 3 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Russia.

Personal best · 400 m48.9h
1996 season best51.21May 5, 1996 · Rio de Janeiro
Medals5Olympic Games: 2 gold, 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 gold, 1 silver
World record3:15.174 × 400 m

As of Nov 2, 2026: 400 m 48.9h (#21 all-time), 500 Metres Short Track 1:07.67, 1996 season best 51.21 (May 5, 1996, Rio de Janeiro (BRA)) · Olympic Games: 2 gold, 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 gold, 1 silver · World record (4 × 400 m) · 61 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
200mTsakhadzor 198722.681,167 pts#413
400mVladivostok 198848.9h1,250 pts#21
4x400mSeoul 19883:15.17–
400m-short-trackIndoorBudapest 199051.651,174 pts–
400m-short-track199051.651,174 pts–
500MetresIndoorMoskva 19881:07.67–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games2–13
World Championships11–2
Total3115

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1996400m 51.21–May 5, 1996Rio de Janeiro (BRA)
1995400m 51.55–Aug 5, 1995IAAF World Championships
1994400mH 54.89–Jul 15, 1994–
1992400m 49.69–Aug 5, 1992Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP)
19924x400m 3:20.20–Aug 8, 1992The XXV Olympic Games
1991400m 50.66–Jun 10, 1991Frankfurt (GER)
19914x400m 3:18.43–Sep 1, 1991IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
1990400m 50.40–Jun 10, 1990Moskva (URS)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Olga Nazarova's 400 m personal best is 48.9h, set on Sep 13, 1988 in Vladivostok (URS), #21 on the all-time list.

Olga Nazarova competes in the 400 m and 500 Metres Short Track.

1996 season best: 51.21, set on May 5, 1996 in Rio de Janeiro (BRA).

Olga Nazarova has won 3 Olympic Games medals and 2 World Championships medals.

Yes, Olga Nazarova holds the 4 × 400 m world record with 3:15.17.