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Svetlana Tolstaya

Svetlana Tolstaya

KAZKAZWomen
Birth dateAug 9, 1971
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Svetlana Tolstaya is a Kazakhstan race walker, born on August 9, 1971. She competes primarily in the 20kmW, 10Kilometr and 5000m-short-track.

Her personal bests include 1:28:38 in the 20kmW, 43:30 in the 10Kilometr, 21:01.11 in the 5000m-short-track, 1:38:39.00 in the 20,000Metr and 43:51.0h in the 10,000Metr. She has earned 2 gold and 3 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kazakhstan.

Key facts
20 km race walk
1:28:38
5000 Metres Short Track
21:01.11
2011 season best
1:46:36
Feb 26, 2011
2011 season best
Record
National record · 20 km race walk 1:28:38
National record
Age
55 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: 20 km race walk 1:28:38, 5000 Metres Short Track 21:01.11, 2011 season best 1:46:36 (Feb 26, 2011) · National record (20 km race walk) · 55 years old

PB

Personal bests

20kmW
1:28:38
10Kilometr
43:30
5000m-short-track
21:01.11
20,000Metr
1:38:39.00
10,000Metr
43:51.0HT

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2011
20kmW
1:46:36-Feb 26, 2011
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2009
20kmW
1:36:42-Nov 13, 2009
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-
2009
20,000Metr
1:38:39.00-Jun 26, 2009
↑
-
2008
20kmW
1:34:03-Aug 21, 2008
↓
The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
2007
20kmW
1:33:37-Feb 17, 2007
↓
-
2007
20,000Metr
1:40:05.3h-Mar 28, 2007
↑
-
2006
10Kilometr
50:06-Jun 27, 2006
↓
-
2006
20kmW
1:30:22-Apr 16, 2006
↓
-
2005
20kmW
1:30:13-Mar 12, 2005
↓
-
2004
10Kilometr
45:48-Mar 26, 2004
↓
-
2004
20kmW
1:32:34-Feb 8, 2004
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-
2003
20kmW
1:30:57-Mar 1, 2003
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-
2002
20kmW
1:28:38-May 25, 2002
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-
2000
20kmW
1:35:19-Sep 28, 2000
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The XXVII Olympic Games
1999
5000m-short-track
21:01.11-May 23, 1999--
1999
20kmW
1:31:46-May 2, 1999
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Mézidon-Canon IAAF World Race Walking Cup
1997
10,000Metr
43:51.0h-Sep 17, 1997--
1997
10Kilometr
45:09-Apr 19, 1997
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Poděbrady IAAF World Race Walking Cup
1996
10Kilometr
43:30-Feb 11, 1996
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2011

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:46:36-Feb 26Sochi Russian Winter Race Walking Championships, Sochi

2009

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:36:42-Nov 13Guangzhou Asian Championships, Guangzhou
20kmW
1:40:41-Aug 16IAAF World Championships
20kmW
1:40:41-Aug 15IAAF World Championships
20,000Metr
1:38:39.00-Jun 26Kazakh Championships, Almaty

2008

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:34:03-Aug 21The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
20kmW
1:34:03-Aug 15The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
20kmW
1:40:22-May 11Cheboksary IAAF World Race Walking Cup
20kmW
1:40:22-May 10Cheboksary IAAF World Race Walking Cup
20kmW
1:37:33-Mar 16Nomi Asian Race Walking Championships, Nomi

2007

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:41:54-Aug 31IAAF World Championships
20kmW
1:41:54-Aug 25IAAF World Championships
20kmW
1:41:53-Jul 25Amman Asian Championships, Amman
20kmW
1:40:40-Jul 4Almaty Kazakh Race Walking Championships, Almaty
20,000Metr
1:40:05.3HT-Mar 28Almaty
20kmW
1:33:37-Feb 17Adler Russian Winter Race Walking Championships, Adler, Sochi

2006

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:37:05-Dec 7Doha Asian Games, Doha
10Kilometr
50:06-Jun 27Almaty Kazakh Championships, Almaty
20kmW
DNF-May 13La Coruna IAAF World Race Walking Cup, La Coruña - Junior Races
20kmW
1:30:22-Apr 16Wajima Asian Race Walking Championships, Wajima

2005

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:36:39-Sep 2Incheon Asian Championships, Incheon
20kmW
1:32:40-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
20kmW
1:32:40-Aug 6IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
20kmW
1:30:13-Mar 12Sochi Russian Winter Race Walking Championships, Sochi

2004

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:34:43-Aug 23The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
20kmW
1:34:43-Aug 18The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
20kmW
1:37:09-May 2Naumburg IAAF World Race Walking Cup, Naumburg - Junior Races
20kmW
1:37:09-May 1Naumburg IAAF World Race Walking Cup, Naumburg - Junior Races
10Kilometr
45:48-Mar 26Almaty Kazakh Race Walking Championships, Almaty
20kmW
1:32:34-Feb 8Adler Race Walking Meeting, Adler, Sochi

2003

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:35:11-Aug 24IAAF World Championships
20kmW
1:35:11-Aug 23IAAF World Championships
20kmW
1:30:57-Mar 1Adler, Sochi

2002

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:28:38-May 25Cheboksary

2001

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
DQ-Aug 3IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton

2000

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:35:19-Sep 28The XXVII Olympic Games
20kmW
1:35:19-Sep 22The XXVII Olympic Games

1999

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:35:54-Aug 27IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
20kmW
1:35:54-Aug 21IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
5000m-short-track
21:01.11-May 23Almaty Kosanov Memorial ME, Almaty
20kmW
1:31:46-May 2Mézidon-Canon IAAF World Race Walking Cup
20kmW
1:31:46-May 1Mézidon-Canon IAAF World Race Walking Cup

1997

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
43:51.0HT-Sep 17Almaty
10,000Metr
47:09.51-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
10,000Metr
44:32.34-Aug 4IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
10Kilometr
47:09.51-Aug 2IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
10Kilometr
44:32.34-Aug 2IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
10Kilometr
45:09-Apr 19Poděbrady IAAF World Race Walking Cup

1996

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
45:35-Jul 29The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
10Kilometr
45:35-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
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Honours

🥉

Guangzhou Asian Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2009
🥇

Kazakh Championships

20,000 Metres Race Walk

2009
🥉

Amman Asian Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2007
4

Doha Asian Games

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2006
🥇

Wajima Asian Race Walking Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2006
🥉

Incheon Asian Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2005
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Svetlana Tolstaya's 20 km race walk personal best?

Svetlana Tolstaya's 20 km race walk personal best is 1:28:38, set on May 25, 2002 in Cheboksary (RUS).

Which events does Svetlana Tolstaya compete in?

Svetlana Tolstaya competes in the 20 km race walk and 5000 Metres Short Track.

How did Svetlana Tolstaya perform in 2011?

2011 season best: 1:46:36, set on Feb 26, 2011.