Svetlana Masterkova

Svetlana Masterkova

Born
Jan 17, 1968 (58 years old)
Events
1000 Metres · Mile

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, 2:00.16 in the 800m-short-track and 1:59.18 in the 800m-short-track. 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.

Personal best · 1000 Metres2:28.98
2007 season best1:19.93Jan 13, 2007 · Moskva (RUS) (i)
Medals4Olympic Games: 2 gold · World Championships: 1 gold, 1 bronze
World record2:28.981000 Metres

As of Nov 7, 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

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mMoskva 1999Russia 800 m all-time list1:55.871,238 pts#31
1500mMonaco 1998Russia 1500 m all-time list3:57.111,229 pts#57
MileZürich 1996Russia Mile all-time list4:12.561,249 pts–
800m-short-track19922:00.161,183 pts–
800m-short-trackIndoorToronto 19931:59.181,200 pts–
1000mBruxelles 19962:28.981,252 pts–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games2––2
World Championships1–12
Total3–14

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2007500Metres Indoor1:19.93–Jan 13, 2007Moskva (RUS) (i)
2007500m-short-track Indoor1:19.93–Jan 13, 2007Moskva (RUS) (i)
2007500m-short-track 1:19.93–Jan 13, 2007–
20001500m 4:01.15–Jul 28, 2000Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games
1999800m 1:55.87–Jun 18, 1999Moskva (RUS)
19991000m 2:31.18–Jul 17, 1999Nice (FRA)
19991500m 3:59.53–Aug 29, 1999IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
1998800m 2:01.78–Sep 19, 1998Tokyo (JPN)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

Svetlana Masterkova competes in the 1000 Metres and Mile.

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

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

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