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Svetlana Popova

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Birth dateFeb 3, 1959
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Svetlana Popova is a Russia middle-distance runner, born on February 3, 1959. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 1500m-short-track.

Her personal bests include 1:58.5h in the 800m, 4:00.53 in the 1500m, 4:09.22 in the 1500m-short-track, 5:43.53 in the 2000m and 5:43.53 in the 2000Metres. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Russia.

Key facts
1500 m
4:00.53
#195 all-time
800 m
1:58.5h
#426 all-time
1983 season best
4:03.64
Jul 26, 1983 · Leningrad (URS)
Age
67 years old

As of Sep 29, 2026: 1500 m 4:00.53 (#195 all-time), 800 m 1:58.5h (#426 all-time), 1983 season best 4:03.64 (Jul 26, 1983, Leningrad (URS)) · 67 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:58.5HT
#426 all-time
4:00.53
#195 all-time
1500m-short-track
4:09.22
2000m
5:43.53
2000Metres
5:43.53
800m-short-track
2:01.60
1000m
2:37.68
1000m-short-track
2:37.68
4x800Metre
7:56.6HT

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1983
800m
1:57.9-Jul 19, 1983
↑
Moskva (URS)
1983
800m-short-track
2:01.60-Feb 19, 1983-Moskva (URS) (i)
1983
1000m
2:37.68-Feb 11, 1983-Moskva (URS) (i)
1983
1000m-short-track
2:37.68-Feb 11, 1983-Moskva (URS) (i)
1983
1500m
4:03.64-Jul 26, 1983
↓
Leningrad (URS)
1983
1500m-short-track
4:09.22-Feb 20, 1983-Moskva (URS) (i)
1983
2000m
5:43.53-Feb 12, 1983-Moskva (URS) (i)
1983
2000Metres
5:43.53-Feb 12, 1983-Moskva (URS) (i)
1982
1500m
4:00.53-Jul 27, 1982
↓
Kiev (URS)
1980
800m
1:58.5h-Aug 8, 1980
↑
Kharkov (URS)
1980
4x800Metre
7:56.6h-Sep 9, 1980-Donetsk (URS)

1983

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:59.0HT-Aug 6Krasnodar
800m
1:59.54-Jul 27Leningrad
1500m
4:03.64-Jul 26Leningrad
800m
1:57.9-Jul 19-
800m
1:59.43-Jun 11Moskva
800m
1:59.60-May 29Kharkov
1500m-short-track
4:09.22-Feb 20Moskva (i)
800m-short-track
2:01.60-Feb 19Moskva (i)
2000Metres
5:43.53-Feb 12Moskva (i)
1000m-short-track
2:37.68-Feb 11Moskva (i)

1982

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:00.53-Jul 27Kiev

1980

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x800Metre
7:56.6HT-Sep 9Donetsk NC, Donetsk
800m
1:58.7-Aug 9-
800m
1:58.5HT-Aug 8Kharkov

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Svetlana Popova's 1500 m personal best?

Svetlana Popova's 1500 m personal best is 4:00.53, set on Jul 27, 1982 in Kiev (URS), #195 on the all-time list.

Which events does Svetlana Popova compete in?

Svetlana Popova competes in the 1500 m and 800 m.

How did Svetlana Popova perform in 1983?

1983 season best: 4:03.64, set on Jul 26, 1983 in Leningrad (URS).