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Valentin Zotov

Valentin Zotov

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Birth dateJan 15, 1947
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Valentin Zotov is a Russia middle-distance runner, born on January 15, 1947. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 3:40.1h in the 1500m, 13:26.6h in the 5000m, 28:21.0h in the 10000m and 13:49.8h in the 5000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Russia.

Key facts
5000 m
13:26.6h
1500 m
3:40.1h
1980 season best
13:39.3h
Jul 8, 1980
1980 season best
Age
79 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 5000 m 13:26.6h, 1500 m 3:40.1h, 1980 season best 13:39.3h (Jul 8, 1980) · 79 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1980
5000m
13:39.3h-Jul 8, 1980
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1980
10000m
28:23.5h-May 17, 1980
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1979
5000m
13:26.6h-Jul 27, 1979
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1979
10000m
28:29.2h-Aug 12, 1979
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1978
5000m
13:35.0h-Aug 12, 1978
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1976
1500m
3:40.1h-Jul 22, 1976--
1976
5000m
13:26.6h-Jun 28, 1976
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1976
5000m-short-track
13:49.8h-Feb 2, 1976--
1974
5000m
13:40.4h-Jul 15, 1974
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1974
10000m
28:33.0h-Jul 24, 1974
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1973
5000m
13:31.55-Sep 16, 1973
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1973
10000m
28:40.4h-May 1, 1973
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1972
10000m
28:21.0h-Jul 18, 1972
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1980

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:39.3HT-Jul 8Praha
10000m
28:23.5HT-May 17Kaunas

1979

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:29.2HT-Aug 12Kaunas
5000m
13:26.6HT-Jul 27Moskva Spartakiade, Moskva
5000m
13:29.2-Jun 8-

1978

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:35.0HT-Aug 12Podolsk

1976

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:40.1HT-Jul 22Podolsk URS Championships, Podolsk
5000m
13:26.6HT-Jun 28Podolsk
5000m
13:37.6HT-Jun 10Kiev
5000m-short-track
13:49.8HT-Feb 2Moskva (i)

1974

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
DNF-Sep 2Roma European Championships
10000m
28:33.0HT-Jul 24Moskva
5000m
13:40.4HT-Jul 15Helsinki

1973

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:31.55-Sep 16Helsinki
10000m
28:40.4HT-May 1Warszawa

1972

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:21.0HT-Jul 18Moskva Soviet Union Championships, Moskva

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Valentin Zotov's 5000 m personal best?

Valentin Zotov's 5000 m personal best is 13:26.6h, set on Jun 28, 1976 in Podolsk (URS).

Which events does Valentin Zotov compete in?

Valentin Zotov competes in the 5000 m and 1500 m.

How did Valentin Zotov perform in 1980?

1980 season best: 13:39.3h, set on Jul 8, 1980.