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Svetla Zlateva-Koleva
BULWomenBirth dateFeb 25, 1952
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Svetla Zlateva-Koleva is a Bulgaria sprinter, born on February 25, 1952. She competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.
Her personal bests include 54.03 in the 400m, 1:57.21 in the 800m, 4:11.9h in the 1500m, 47.41 in the 4x100m and 3:31.08 in the 4x400m. She has earned 1 gold, 1 silver and 3 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Bulgaria.
Key facts
As of Oct 2, 2026: 800 m 1:57.21 (#106 all-time), 600 Metres 1:24.2h, 1981 season best 2:02.62 (Aug 15, 1981) · 74 years old
PB
Personal bests
54.03
4:11.9HT
4x100m
47.41
4x400m
3:31.08
800m-short-tracki
2:01.12
800m-short-track
2:01.12
4x400Metrei
3:47.8HT
4x800Metre
8:05.24
400m-short-tracki
54.1HT
600m
1:24.2HT
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 800m-short-tracki | 2:01.37 | - | Feb 22, 1981 | ↑ | European Indoor Championships, Palais des Sports, Grenoble (i) |
| 1981 | 800m | 2:02.62 | - | Aug 15, 1981 | ↑ | - |
| 1981 | 800mi | 2:02.62 | - | Aug 15, 1981 | ↑ | Palais des Sports, Grenoble (FRA) (i) |
| 1977 | 800m-short-tracki | 2:04.2h | - | Mar 12, 1977 | ↑ | European Indoor Championships, Velódromo de Anoeta, San Sebastián (i) |
| 1977 | 800m | 1:58.9 | - | Aug 21, 1977 | ↑ | Třinec (TCH) |
| 1977 | 800m-short-track | 2:01.12 | - | Feb 26, 1977 | ↑ | - |
| 1977 | 1500m | 4:11.9h | - | May 20, 1977 | - | Sofia (BUL) |
| 1976 | 800m | 1:57.21 | - | Jul 26, 1976 | ↑ | Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN) |
| 1976 | 4x400m | 3:31.08 | - | Jul 30, 1976 | ↑ | Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN) |
| 1975 | 4x800Metre | 8:05.24 | - | Aug 30, 1975 | ↑ | Sofia (BUL) |
| 1973 | 600m | 1:24.2h | - | Jul 22, 1973 | - | Sofia |
| 1973 | 800m | 1:57.48 | - | Aug 24, 1973 | ↑ | Athina (GRE) |
| 1973 | 800m-short-tracki | 2:03.59 | - | Mar 11, 1973 | ↑ | European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i) |
| 1973 | 4x800Metre | 8:08.6h | - | Aug 12, 1973 | ↑ | Sofia (BUL) |
| 1972 | 800m | 1:58.93 | - | Aug 31, 1972 | ↑ | Olympiastadion, München (GER) |
| 1972 | 800m-short-tracki | 2:05.50 | - | Mar 11, 1972 | ↑ | European Indoor Championships |
| 1971 | 400m | 54.03 | - | Aug 10, 1971 | ↑ | Helsinki European Championships |
| 1971 | 400m-short-tracki | 54.1h | - | Mar 13, 1971 | ↑ | European Indoor Championships |
| 1971 | 4x400m | 3:43.3h | - | Aug 14, 1971 | ↑ | Helsinki European Championships |
| 1971 | 4x400Metrei | 3:47.8h | - | Mar 14, 1971 | - | European Indoor Championships |
| 1970 | 4x100m | 47.41 | - | Sep 13, 1970 | - | European Junior Championships |
| 1970 | 400m | 54.9h | - | Sep 11, 1970 | ↑ | European Junior Championships |
| 1970 | 400m-short-tracki | 55.5h | - | Mar 14, 1970 | ↑ | European Indoor Championships |
| 1970 | 800m-short-tracki | 2:08.6h | - | Mar 15, 1970 | ↑ | European Indoor Championships |
| 1970 | 800mi | 2:08.6h | - | Mar 15, 1970 | ↑ | European Indoor Championships |
1981
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 2:02.62 | - | Aug 15 | European Cup Final A, Zagreb |
800m-short-tracki | 2:01.37 | - | Feb 22 | European Indoor Championships, Palais des Sports, Grenoble (i) |
800m-short-tracki | 2:01.37 | - | Feb 21 | European Indoor Championships, Palais des Sports, Grenoble (i) |
800m-short-tracki | 2:02.65 | - | Feb 21 | European Indoor Championships, Palais des Sports, Grenoble (i) |
1977
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 1:58.9 | - | Aug 21 | - |
800m | 1:59.9HT | - | Aug 21 | Sofia Universiade |
800m | 2:00.92 | - | Aug 6 | European Cup Final B, Třinec |
800m | 2:00.9HT | - | Jul 2 | Sofia NC, Sofia |
800m | 2:00.8HT | - | Jun 21 | Praha |
800m | 2:00.5HT | - | May 21 | Sofia |
1500m | 4:11.9HT | - | May 20 | Sofia |
800m-short-tracki | 2:02.2HT | - | Mar 13 | European Indoor Championships, Velódromo de Anoeta, San Sebastián (i) |
800m-short-tracki | 2:02.2HT | - | Mar 12 | European Indoor Championships, Velódromo de Anoeta, San Sebastián (i) |
800m-short-tracki | 2:04.2HT | - | Mar 12 | European Indoor Championships, Velódromo de Anoeta, San Sebastián (i) |
800m-short-track | 2:01.12 | - | Feb 26 | Sofia (i) |
800m-short-track | 2:03.3HT | - | Feb 19 | Sofia (i) |
1976
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4x400m | 3:31.08 | - | Jul 30 | The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal |
800m | 1:57.21 | - | Jul 26 | The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal |
800m | 1:57.93 | - | Jul 24 | The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal |
800m | 1:59.24 | - | Jul 23 | The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal |
800m | 2:00.3HT | - | May 29 | München |
800m | 2:00.0HT | - | May 19 | Dresden Olympic Day, Dresden |
800m | 2:01.8HT | - | May 8 | Sofia |
1975
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4x800Metre | 8:05.24 | - | Aug 30 | Sofia |
1973
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 1:57.48 | - | Aug 24 | Athina Balkan Games, Athina |
800m | 1:58.85 | - | Aug 19 | - |
4x800Metre | 8:08.6HT | - | Aug 12 | Sofia |
600m | 1:24.2HT | - | Jul 22 | Sofia |
600m | 1:24.2HT | - | Jul 22 | Sofia |
800m-short-tracki | 2:03.59 | - | Mar 11 | European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i) |
800m-short-tracki | 2:07.05 | - | Mar 10 | European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i) |
800m-short-tracki | 2:03.59 | - | Mar 10 | European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i) |
1972
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 1:59.72 | - | Sep 3 | The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München |
800m | 2:01.66 | - | Sep 1 | The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München |
800m | 1:58.93 | - | Aug 31 | The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München |
800m | 2:03.9HT | - | Jul 6 | Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm |
800m-short-tracki | 2:05.50 | - | Mar 12 | European Indoor Championships |
800m-short-tracki | 2:05.50 | - | Mar 11 | European Indoor Championships |
800m-short-tracki | 2:06.57 | - | Mar 11 | European Indoor Championships |
1971
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4x400m | 3:43.3HT | - | Aug 14 | Helsinki European Championships |
4x400m | 3:43.3HT | - | Aug 10 | Helsinki European Championships |
400m | 54.03 | - | Aug 10 | Helsinki European Championships |
400m-short-tracki | 54.6HT | - | Mar 14 | European Indoor Championships |
4x400Metrei | 3:47.8HT | - | Mar 14 | European Indoor Championships |
400m-short-tracki | 54.5HT | - | Mar 13 | European Indoor Championships |
4x400Metrei | 3:47.8HT | - | Mar 13 | European Indoor Championships |
400m-short-tracki | 54.6HT | - | Mar 13 | European Indoor Championships |
400m-short-tracki | 54.1HT | - | Mar 13 | European Indoor Championships |
1970
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4x100m | 47.41 | - | Sep 13 | European Junior Championships |
400m | 55.46 | - | Sep 12 | European Junior Championships |
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Honours
🥈
1981European Indoor Championships
800 Metres Short Track
🥉
1977Sofia Universiade
800 Metres
5
1977European Indoor Championships
800 Metres Short Track
6
1976The XXI Olympic Games
800 Metres
4
1973European Indoor Championships
800 Metres Short Track
🥇
1973Athina Balkan Games
800 Metres
🥉
1972European Indoor Championships
800 Metres Short Track
4
1972The XX Olympic Games
800 Metres
🥉
1971European Indoor Championships
4x400 Metres Relay Short Track
4
1971European Indoor Championships
400 Metres Short Track
6
1970European Indoor Championships
800 Metres Short Track
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Svetla Zlateva-Koleva's 800 m personal best?
Svetla Zlateva-Koleva's 800 m personal best is 1:57.21, set on Jul 26, 1976 in Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN), #106 on the all-time list.
Which events does Svetla Zlateva-Koleva compete in?
Svetla Zlateva-Koleva competes in the 800 m and 600 Metres.
How did Svetla Zlateva-Koleva perform in 1981?
1981 season best: 2:02.62, set on Aug 15, 1981.