Vadim Slobodenyuk
- Born
- Mar 17, 1981 (45 years old)
- Birthplace
- Rivne, Ukraine
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · 3000 m
Vadym Slobodenyuk is a Ukrainian distance runner born on March 17, 1981, in Rivne. He specializes in the 3000 metres steeplechase, one of athletics' most demanding events.
Slobodenyuk represented Ukraine at two Olympic Games, competing in the 3000m steeplechase at both the 2004 Athens and 2012 London Olympics. His Olympic appearances demonstrated his longevity and consistency at the international level.
His career spanning multiple Olympic cycles reflects his dedication to the steeplechase and his ability to maintain elite-level performance over an extended period, representing Ukraine with distinction on the world stage.
As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:22.19 (#456 all-time), 3000 m 7:54.55, 2016 season best 8:36.68 (Jun 18, 2016, Lutsk (UKR)) · Last competition: European Athletics Championships, Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam, Jul 6, 2016, DNF · 45 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3000mSt | 8:36.68 | – | Jun 18, 2016 | Lutsk (UKR) |
| 2016 | 5000m | 14:40.53 | – | Jun 4, 2016 | Lutsk (UKR) |
| 2015 | 3000mSt | 8:43.88 | – | Jun 8, 2015 | Kirovograd (UKR) |
| 2014 | 3000mSt | 8:29.82 | – | Jul 25, 2014 | Kirovograd (UKR) |
| 2013 | 1500m | 3:47.39 | – | Jul 25, 2013 | Donetsk (UKR) |
| 2013 | 3000mSt | 8:26.24 | – | Jun 6, 2013 | Yalta (UKR) |
| 2012 | 3000mSt | 8:22.19 | – | May 28, 2012 | Yalta (UKR) |
| 2012 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 8:35.63 | – | Feb 19, 2012 | Sumy (UKR) (i) |