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Olga Rukavishnikova

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Olga Rukavishnikova

URSURSWomen
Birth dateMar 13, 1955
BirthplaceSeverodvinsk, Russia
Height1.75 m
Weight68 kg

Olga Aleksandrovna Rukavishnikova (Russian: Ольга Александровна Рукавишникова) (born March 13, 1955, in Severodvinsk, Arkhangelsk) is a Soviet athlete who competed in the women's pentathlon event during her career. Known for competitive achievements and athletic excellence.

Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.

Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.

Key facts
Long Jump
6.79
#284 all-time
High Jump
1.88
#749 all-time
1981 season best
6.21
May 24, 1981 · Götzis (AUT)
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 silver
Age
71 years old

As of Sep 21, 2026: Long Jump 6.79 (#284 all-time), High Jump 1.88 (#749 all-time), 1981 season best 6.21 (May 24, 1981, Götzis (AUT)) · Olympic Games: 1 silver · 71 years old

PB

Personal bests

24.94
2:04.8HT
13.66
1.88
#749 all-time
6.79
#284 all-time
14.09
25.30
5776
JavelinThr
25.30
Pent
4937
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Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games-1-1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1981
HJ
1.80-May 23, 1981
↑
Götzis (AUT)
1981
LJ
6.21+0.0May 24, 1981
↓
Götzis (AUT)
1981
SP
12.67-May 23, 1981
↑
Götzis (AUT)
1981
100mH
14.21+0.0May 23, 1981
↓
Götzis (AUT)
1981
200m
24.94+0.7May 23, 1981-Götzis (AUT)
1981
JT
25.30-May 24, 1981-Götzis (AUT)
1981
JavelinThr
25.30-May 24, 1981-Götzis (AUT)
1981
800m
2:16.76-May 24, 1981
↓
Götzis (AUT)
1981
Hep
5776-May 24, 1981-Götzis (AUT)
1980
HJ
1.88-Jul 24, 1980
↑
Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS)
1980
LJ
6.79-Jul 24, 1980
↓
Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS)
1980
100mH
13.66-Jul 24, 1980
↓
Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS)
1980
SP
14.09-Jul 24, 1980
↑
Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS)
1980
800m
2:04.8h-Jul 24, 1980
↓
Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS)
1980
Pent
4937-Jul 24, 1980
↓
Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS)
1979
Pent
4455-Sep 2, 1979
↓
Dresden (GER)
1978
Pent
4388-May 28, 1978
↓
Odessa (URS)
1977
Pent
4440-Jul 3, 1977
↓
Riga (LAT)
1976
LJ
6.52-Jun 22, 1976
↓
Kiev (URS)
1973
LJ
5.96-Aug 25, 1973
↓
European Junior Championships

1981

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
25.30-May 24Götzis - Combined Events
Hep
5776-May 24Götzis
800m
2:16.76-May 24Götzis - Combined Events
LJ
6.21+0.0May 24Götzis - Combined Events
100mH
14.21+0.0May 23Götzis - Combined Events
200m
24.94+0.7May 23Götzis - Combined Events
HJ
1.80-May 23Götzis - Combined Events
SP
12.67-May 23Götzis - Combined Events

1980

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.79-Jul 24The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva - Combined Events
100mH
13.66-Jul 24The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva - Combined Events
Pent
4937-Jul 24The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
SP
14.09-Jul 24The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva - Combined Events
800m
2:04.8HT-Jul 24The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva - Combined Events
HJ
1.88-Jul 24The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva - Combined Events

1979

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Pent
4455-Sep 2European Cup Combined Events Final, Dresden
Pent
4406-Jul 14European Cup Combined Events Semi Final, Budapest
Pent
4339-Jun 25Chelyabinsk

1978

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Pent
4388-May 28Odessa

1977

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Pent
4440-Jul 3Riga

1976

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.52-Jun 22Kiev

1973

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
5.96-Aug 25European Junior Championships
LJ
5.96-Aug 24European Junior Championships

Honours

🥈

The XXII Olympic Games

Pentathlon

1980
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Olga Rukavishnikova's Long Jump personal best?

Olga Rukavishnikova's Long Jump personal best is 6.79, set on Jul 24, 1980 in Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS), #284 on the all-time list.

Which events does Olga Rukavishnikova compete in?

Olga Rukavishnikova competes in the Long Jump and High Jump.

How did Olga Rukavishnikova perform in 1981?

1981 season best: 6.21, set on May 24, 1981 in Götzis (AUT).

How many medals has Olga Rukavishnikova won?

Olga Rukavishnikova has won 1 Olympic Games medal.