Svetlana Masterkova

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Birth dateJan 17, 1968

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Svetlana Masterkova is a Russia middle-distance runner, born on January 17, 1968. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 1:55.87 in the 800m, 3:57.11 in the 1500m, 4:12.56 in the Mile, 1:59.18 in the 800m-short-track and 2:28.98 in the 1000m. She has earned 20 gold, 1 silver and 4 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Russia.

Key facts

1000 Metres

2:28.98

Mile

4:12.56

2007 season best

1:19.93

Jan 13, 2007 · Moskva (RUS) (i)

2007 season best

Medals

Olympic Games: 2 gold · World Championships: 1 gold, 1 bronze

Record

World record · 1000 Metres 2:28.98

World record

Age

58 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: 1000 Metres 2:28.98, Mile 4:12.56, 2007 season best 1:19.93 (Jan 13, 2007, Moskva (RUS) (i)) · Olympic Games: 2 gold · World Championships: 1 gold, 1 bronze · World record (1000 Metres) · 58 years old

Personal bests

1:55.87

3:57.11

Mile

4:12.56

800m-short-track

1:59.18

1000m

2:28.98

1000m-short-track

2:41.86

4x800Metre

7:57.08

500Metres

1:19.93

500m-short-track

1:19.93

600m

1:29.12

600m-short-track

1:29.12

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Medals

	🥇	🥈	🥉	Total
Olympic Games	2	-	-	2
World Championships	1	-	1	2
Total	3	-	1	4

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2007	500m-short-track	1:19.93	-	Jan 13, 2007	-	Moskva (RUS) (i)
2007	500Metres	1:19.93	-	Jan 13, 2007	-	Moskva (RUS) (i)
2000	1500m	4:01.15	-	Jul 28, 2000	↓	Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games
1999	800m	1:55.87	-	Jun 18, 1999	↑	Moskva (RUS)
1999	1000m	2:31.18	-	Jul 17, 1999	↑	Nice (FRA)
1999	1500m	3:59.53	-	Aug 29, 1999	↓	IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
1998	800m	2:01.78	-	Sep 19, 1998	↑	Tokyo (JPN)
1998	1500m	3:57.11	-	Aug 8, 1998	↓	Monte Carlo Herculis-Zepter '98
1998	Mile	4:20.39	-	Jul 20, 1998	↓	New York, NY (USA)
1997	800m	1:58.89	-	Jun 5, 1997	↑	Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)
1997	1500m	4:03.51	-	Jul 10, 1997	↓	Russian Championships
1996	800m	1:56.04	-	Aug 10, 1996	↑	Monaco (MON)
1996	800m-short-track	2:01.73	-	Feb 24, 1996	↓	Russian Indoor Championships
1996	1000m	2:28.98	-	Aug 23, 1996	↑	Bruxelles (BEL)
1996	1500m	3:56.77	-	Aug 14, 1996	↓	St. Petersburg (RUS)
1996	Mile	4:12.56	-	Aug 14, 1996	↓	Zürich (SUI)
1993	800m	1:56.76	-	Aug 4, 1993	↑	Zürich (SUI)
1993	800m-short-track	1:59.18	-	Mar 14, 1993	↓	IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)
1993	4x800Metre	7:57.08	-	Jun 5, 1993	-	Portsmouth (GBR)
1992	800m	1:57.63	-	May 31, 1992	↑	Moskva (RUS)
1992	800m-short-track	2:00.16	-	Jan 29, 1992	↓	Gent (BEL) (i)
1992	1000m-short-track	2:41.86	-	Mar 8, 1992	-	Sindelfingen (GER) (i)
1992	1000m	2:41.86	-	Mar 8, 1992	↑	Sindelfingen (GER) (i)
1991	800m	1:57.23	-	Jul 11, 1991	↑	Kiev (URS)
1990	800m	1:59.83	-	Jun 9, 1990	↑	Moskva (URS)
1989	600m	1:29.12	-	Feb 25, 1989	-	Moskva (URS) (i)
1989	600m-short-track	1:29.12	-	Feb 25, 1989	-	Moskva (URS) (i)
1989	800m	2:02.70	-	Jul 9, 1989	↑	Donetsk (URS)
1987	800m	2:07.57	-	Jul 12, 1987	↑	Leningrad (URS)
1985	800m	2:06.91	-	Aug 24, 1985	↑	European Junior Championships
1984	800m	2:04.59	-	Aug 19, 1984	↑	Debrecen (HUN)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
500m-short-track	1:19.93	-	Jan 13	Moskva Christmas Cup, Moskva (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	DNF	-	Sep 22	The XXVII Olympic Games
1500m	4:01.15	-	Jul 28	Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games
1500m	4:02.78	-	Jul 25	Barcelona IAAF Permit Meeting, Barcelona

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	1:59.20	-	Sep 11	München IAAF Grand Prix Final
800m	1:57.63	-	Sep 7	Berlin ISTAF
1500m	4:09.34	-	Sep 5	Rieti '99, Rieti
800m	1:57.58	-	Sep 3	Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme
1500m	3:59.53	-	Aug 29	IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
1500m	4:04.83	-	Aug 27	IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
800m	1:56.93	-	Aug 24	IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
800m	1:59.25	-	Aug 22	IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
800m	1:56.93	-	Aug 21	IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
800m	1:59.25	-	Aug 21	IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
800m	2:00.27	-	Aug 21	IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
1500m	3:59.53	-	Aug 21	IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
1500m	4:04.83	-	Aug 21	IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
800m	1:56.37	-	Aug 11	Weltklasse Zürich
800m	1:57.58	-	Aug 4	Monte Carlo Herculis-Zepter '99
800m	1:59.05	-	Jul 21	Paris-St-Denis Meeting Gaz de France
1000m	2:31.18	-	Jul 17	Nice Nikaia, Nice
800m	1:57.63	-	Jul 7	Roma Golden Gala
1500m	4:06.45	-	Jul 2	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
800m	1:58.16	-	Jun 30	Oslo Mobil Bislett Games
800m	1:55.87	-	Jun 18	Moskva Kuts Memorial, Moskva

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	2:01.78	-	Sep 19	Tokyo '98 Toto International, Tokyo
1500m	4:09.41	-	Sep 11	Johannesburg IAAF World Cup, SGJ, Johannesburg
1500m	4:03.79	-	Sep 5	Moskva IAAF Grand Prix Final
1500m	4:03.19	-	Sep 1	Berlin ISTAF
1500m	3:58.95	-	Aug 28	Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme
1500m	4:11.91	-	Aug 23	Budapest European Championships, Népstadion, Budapest
1500m	4:08.62	-	Aug 21	Budapest European Championships, Népstadion, Budapest
1500m	4:11.91	-	Aug 18	Budapest European Championships, Népstadion, Budapest
1500m	4:08.62	-	Aug 18	Budapest European Championships, Népstadion, Budapest
1500m	3:59.83	-	Aug 12	Weltklasse Zürich
1500m	3:57.11	-	Aug 8	Monte Carlo Herculis-Zepter '98
Mile	4:28.27	-	Aug 2	Sheffield British Grand Prix, Sheffield
Mile	4:20.39	-	Jul 20	New York Goodwill Games, New York, NY
1500m	3:58.42	-	Jul 14	Roma Golden Gala
1500m	4:01.37	-	Jul 9	Oslo Mobil Bislett Games
Mile	4:32.03	-	Jul 5	Linz Zipfer-Gugl Grand Prix, Linz

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:22.74	-	Aug 3	IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
1500m	4:10.22	-	Aug 2	IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
1500m	4:22.74	-	Aug 2	IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
1500m	4:03.51	-	Jul 10	Russian Championships
1500m	4:12.24	-	Jul 9	Russian Championships, Tula
800m	1:59.26	-	Jun 8	Moskva Znamenskiy Memorial, Moskva
800m	1:58.89	-	Jun 5	Roma Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
800m	2:05.61	-	May 31	Valencia Women's European Clubs Cup A, Valencia

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	2:02.86	-	Sep 16	Tokyo Toto Super Meet, Tokyo

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Svetlana Masterkova's 1000 Metres personal best?

Svetlana Masterkova's 1000 Metres personal best is 2:28.98, set on Aug 23, 1996 in Bruxelles (BEL).

Which events does Svetlana Masterkova compete in?

Svetlana Masterkova competes in the 1000 Metres and Mile.

How did Svetlana Masterkova perform in 2007?

2007 season best: 1:19.93, set on Jan 13, 2007 in Moskva (RUS) (i).

How many medals has Svetlana Masterkova won?

Svetlana Masterkova has won 2 Olympic Games medals and 2 World Championships medals.

Does Svetlana Masterkova hold a world record?

Yes, Svetlana Masterkova holds the 1000 Metres world record with 2:28.98.

Svetlana Masterkova

Personal bests

Medals

Performance Charts

Season bests

2007

2000

1999

1998

1997

1996

Honours

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