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Valeriy Podluzhniy

Valeriy Podluzhniy

URSURSMen
Birth dateAug 22, 1952
BirthplaceDonetsk
Height1.75 m
Weight68 kg

Valeriy Podluzhniy is a Russia relay runner, born on August 22, 1952 in Donetsk. Standing 1.75 m and weighing 68 kg, He competes primarily in the 4x100m, LJ and TJ.

His personal bests include 39.52 in the 4x100m, 8.18 in the LJ and 16.29 in the TJ. He has earned 7 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Russia.

Key facts
Long Jump
8.18
#360 all-time
Triple Jump
16.29
1980 season best
8.18
Jul 28, 1980 · Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS)
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 bronze
Age
74 years old

As of Sep 23, 2026: Long Jump 8.18 (#360 all-time), Triple Jump 16.29, 1980 season best 8.18 (Jul 28, 1980, Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS)) · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · 74 years old

PB

Personal bests

4x100m
39.52
8.18
#360 all-time
16.29
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games--11

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1980
LJ
8.18+1.2Jul 28, 1980
↓
Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS)
1979
LJ
8.16-Sep 9, 1979
↓
Ciudad de México (MEX)
1979
4x100m
39.52-Aug 25, 1979
↑
Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)
1978
LJ
8.04-Jun 24, 1978
↓
Vilnius (LTU)
1977
LJ
8.05-Jul 1, 1977
↓
Sochi (URS)
1976
LJ
8.14-May 22, 1976
↓
Kiev (URS)
1975
LJ
8.02-Jul 29, 1975
↓
Moskva (URS)
1974
LJ
8.17-Sep 12, 1974
↓
München (GER)
1973
LJ
8.20+3.6Sep 8, 1973
↓
Moskva (URS)
1973
TJ
16.08-Sep 16, 1973
↑
Helsinki (FIN)
1972
LJ
7.93-Sep 20, 1972
↓
Donetsk (URS)
1972
TJ
16.29-Oct 17, 1972
↑
Sukhumi (URS)
1971
LJ
7.72+1.1Aug 10, 1971
↓
Helsinki European Championships
1970
LJ
7.87+8.7Sep 13, 1970
↓
European Junior Championships
1970
TJ
16.25+5.6Sep 11, 1970
↑
European Junior Championships
1970
4x100m
40.18-Sep 13, 1970
↑
European Junior Championships

1980

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
8.18+1.2Jul 28The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
LJ
8.02-Jul 27The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
LJ
8.14+0.6Jun 12Moskva NC, Moskva
LJ
8.12-Feb 16Moskva URS Indoor Championships, Moskva (i)

1979

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
8.16-Sep 9Ciudad de México Universiade, Ciudad de México
LJ
7.88+0.0Aug 26Montréal IAAF World Cup, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
4x100m
39.52-Aug 25Montréal IAAF World Cup, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
LJ
7.95-Aug 4European Cup Final A, Torino
LJ
8.10-Jun 8Sochi
LJ
7.86-Feb 25European Indoor Championships, Ferry-Dusika-Halle, Wien (i)
LJ
7.86-Feb 24European Indoor Championships, Ferry-Dusika-Halle, Wien (i)

1977

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.94-Aug 13European Cup Final A, Helsinki
LJ
8.05-Jul 1Sochi URS-USA, Sochi
LJ
7.94-Jun 5Sochi URS-FRG, Sochi

1976

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.88+0.0Jul 29The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
LJ
7.90+0.0Jul 28The XXI Olympic Games
LJ
8.06-Jul 10Colombes
LJ
8.12-Jun 24Kiev
LJ
8.14-May 22Kiev vGBR, Kiev
LJ
7.79-Feb 22European Indoor Championships, Olympiahalle, München (i)
LJ
7.79-Feb 21European Indoor Championships, Olympiahalle, München (i)

1975

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.91-Aug 20Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
LJ
8.02-Jul 29Moskva
LJ
7.92+2.8Jun 22Saarijärvi

1974

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
8.01-Sep 22Sochi
LJ
8.17-Sep 12München
LJ
8.12+2.8Sep 4Roma European Championships
LJ
8.10+1.4Sep 4Roma European Championships
LJ
7.91+1.5Sep 3Roma European Championships
LJ
8.10+1.4Sep 2Roma European Championships
LJ
8.12+2.8Sep 2Roma European Championships
LJ
7.91+1.5Sep 2Roma European Championships
LJ
8.04-Jul 12Donetsk
LJ
8.05-Jul 6Durham, NC
LJ
7.97-Mar 9European Indoor Championships, Scandinavium, Göteborg (i)

1973

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.08-Sep 16Helsinki
LJ
8.06-Sep 15Helsinki
LJ
8.20+3.6Sep 8European Cup Final, Edinburgh
LJ
8.15-Aug 18Moskva Universiade, Moskva
LJ
8.11-Aug 4European Cup Semi Final, Oslo
LJ
8.06-Jul 24Minsk
LJ
8.05-Feb 4Donetsk (i)

1972

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.29-Oct 17Sukhumi
LJ
7.93-Sep 20Donetsk
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Honours

🥉

The XXII Olympic Games

Long Jump

1980
🥇

Ciudad de México Universiade

Long Jump

1979
6

Montréal IAAF World Cup

4x100 Metres Relay

1979
🥈

European Indoor Championships

Long Jump

1979
4

Montréal IAAF World Cup

Long Jump

1979
6

Praha European Championships

Long Jump

1978
6

Praha European Championships

Long Jump

1978
7

The XXI Olympic Games

Long Jump

1976
🥈

European Indoor Championships

Long Jump

1976
🥇

Roma European Championships

Long Jump

1974
🥇

Roma European Championships

Long Jump

1974
4

European Indoor Championships

Long Jump

1974
🥇

Moskva Universiade

Long Jump

1973
🥇

European Junior Championships

4x100 Metres Relay

1970
🥇

European Junior Championships

Long Jump

1970
🥇

European Junior Championships

Triple Jump

1970
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Valeriy Podluzhniy's Long Jump personal best?

Valeriy Podluzhniy's Long Jump personal best is 8.18, set on Jul 28, 1980 in Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS), #360 on the all-time list.

Which events does Valeriy Podluzhniy compete in?

Valeriy Podluzhniy competes in the Long Jump and Triple Jump.

How did Valeriy Podluzhniy perform in 1980?

1980 season best: 8.18, set on Jul 28, 1980 in Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS).

How many medals has Valeriy Podluzhniy won?

Valeriy Podluzhniy has won 1 Olympic Games medal.