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Radka Naplatanova

Radka Naplatanova

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Birth dateJul 11, 1957
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Radka Naplatanova is a Bulgaria middle-distance runner, born on July 11, 1957. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:11.91 in the 1500m, 8:51.98 in the 3000m, 15:38.08 in the 5000m, 33:10.82 in the 10000m and 52:39 in the 15Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Bulgaria.

Key facts
3000 m
8:51.98
#738 all-time
1500 m
4:11.91
1996 season best
16:42.09
Jun 1, 1996 · Estadio de la Comunidad, Madrid (ESP)
Age
69 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: 3000 m 8:51.98 (#738 all-time), 1500 m 4:11.91, 1996 season best 16:42.09 (Jun 1, 1996, Estadio de la Comunidad, Madrid (ESP)) · 69 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1996
5000m
16:42.09-Jun 1, 1996
↓
Estadio de la Comunidad, Madrid (ESP)
1991
3000m
9:57.52-Jun 29, 1991
↓
Frankfurt (GER)
1991
10000m
36:36.16-Jun 30, 1991
↓
Frankfurt (GER)
1989
3000m
9:10.09-Aug 5, 1989
↓
Gateshead (GBR)
1988
1500m
4:17.37-Sep 2, 1988
↓
Sofia (BUL)
1988
3000m
8:59.41-Jun 9, 1988
↓
Bratislava (TCH)
1988
5000m
15:38.08-Jun 12, 1988
↓
Leningrad (URS)
1988
10000m
33:10.82-May 22, 1988
↓
Plovdiv (BUL)
1988
15Kilometr
52:39-Nov 16, 1988-Griesheim (GER)
1987
1500m
4:11.91-May 31, 1987
↓
Sofia (BUL)
1987
3000m
8:51.98-Aug 29, 1987
↓
IAAF World Championships
1987
CrossCount
17:49-Mar 22, 1987-15th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1987
10000m
33:31.82-Jun 28, 1987
↓
Praha (TCH)
1984
3000m
9:01.59-Aug 16, 1984
↓
Praha (TCH)
1983
3000m
9:16.11-May 22, 1983
↓
Sofia (BUL)

1996

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:42.09-Jun 1European Cup, Estadio de la Comunidad, Madrid

1991

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
36:36.16-Jun 30European Cup Final A, Frankfurt
3000m
9:57.52-Jun 29European Cup Final A, Frankfurt

1989

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:10.09-Aug 5European Cup Final A, Gateshead

1988

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
52:39-Nov 1615 km, Griesheim
3000m
9:00.88-Sep 4Sofia
1500m
4:17.37-Sep 2Sofia
5000m
15:44.95-Aug 12Budapest
3000m
9:18.70-Jul 16Ankara Balkan Games
3000m
9:01.43-Jul 3Praha
5000m
15:38.08-Jun 12Leningrad Znamenskiy Memorial, Leningrad
3000m
8:59.41-Jun 9Bratislava
10000m
33:10.82-May 22Plovdiv

1987

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:19.84-Sep 15Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
3000m
9:13.03-Sep 8Rieti
3000m
8:51.98-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
3000m
9:11.54-Aug 16Sofia
3000m
9:00.65-Aug 9Drama
3000m
9:15.64-Jul 8Berlin
3000m
8:54.75-Jul 6Budapest Grand Prix, Budapest
10000m
33:31.82-Jun 28European Cup Final A, Praha
1500m
4:13.97-Jun 20Portsmouth
3000m
8:56.13-Jun 7Moskva Znamenskiy Memorial, Moskva
1500m
4:11.91-May 31Sofia
CrossCount
17:49-Mar 2215th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1984

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:01.59-Aug 16Friendship Games, Praha
3000m
9:04.76-Jul 15Warszawa
3000m
9:02.24-Jun 17Sofia

1983

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:16.11-May 22Sofia

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Radka Naplatanova's 3000 m personal best?

Radka Naplatanova's 3000 m personal best is 8:51.98, set on Aug 29, 1987 in Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA), #738 on the all-time list.

Which events does Radka Naplatanova compete in?

Radka Naplatanova competes in the 3000 m and 1500 m.

How did Radka Naplatanova perform in 1996?

1996 season best: 16:42.09, set on Jun 1, 1996 in Estadio de la Comunidad, Madrid (ESP).