Valentin Zotov
- Born
- Jan 15, 1947 (79 years old)
- Events
- 5000 m · 1500 m
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, 13:49.8h in the 5000m-short-track and 13:49.8h in the 5000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Russia.
Personal best · 5000 m13:26.6h
1980 season best13:39.3hJul 8, 1980
Personal best · 1500 m3:40.1h
As of Nov 6, 2026: 5000 m 13:26.6h, 1500 m 3:40.1h, 1980 season best 13:39.3h (Jul 8, 1980) · 79 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
5000m-short-trackIndoorMoskva 197613:49.8h1,080 pts–
5000m-short-track197613:49.8h1,080 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 5000m | 13:39.3h | – | Jul 8, 1980 | – |
| 1980 | 10000m | 28:23.5h | – | May 17, 1980 | – |
| 1979 | 5000m | 13:26.6h | – | Jul 27, 1979 | – |
| 1979 | 10000m | 28:29.2h | – | Aug 12, 1979 | – |
| 1978 | 5000m | 13:35.0h | – | Aug 12, 1978 | – |
| 1976 | 1500m | 3:40.1h | – | Jul 22, 1976 | – |
| 1976 | 5000m | 13:26.6h | – | Jun 28, 1976 | – |
| 1976 | 5000m-short-track | 13:49.8h | – | Feb 2, 1976 | – |