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Vera Komisova

Vera Komisova

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Birth dateJun 11, 1953
BirthplaceSaint Petersburg, Russia
Height1.69 m
Weight60 kg

Vera Yakovlevna Komisova, née Nikitina (Russian: Вера Яковлевна Комисова bzw Никитина, born 11 June 1953) is a retired Russian-Soviet hurdler. Her career highlight came in 1980 when she won the Olympic 100 m hurdles gold medal.

Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.

Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.

Key facts
100 m hurdles
12.39
#30 all-time
60 m hurdles
8.00
1984 season best
12.6h
Jul 7, 1984 · Kharkov (URS)
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver
Age
73 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: 100 m hurdles 12.39 (#30 all-time), 60 m hurdles 8.00, 1984 season best 12.6h (Jul 7, 1984, Kharkov (URS)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver · 73 years old

PB

Personal bests

11.26
#776 all-time
22.96
#872 all-time
12.39
#30 all-time
4x100m
42.10
60mH
8.00
80MetresHu
10.74
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games11-2

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1984
100mH
12.6h-Jul 7, 1984
↑
Kharkov (URS)
1983
100mH
12.98+2.8Jul 26, 1983
↑
Sochi (URS)
1982
100mH
12.92+0.4Sep 9, 1982
↑
Athina European Championships
1980
60mH
8.00-Mar 1, 1980
↓
European Indoor Championships, Glaspalast, Sindelfingen (i)
1980
100m
11.26+0.2Jul 4, 1980-Moskva (URS)
1980
100mH
12.39+1.5Aug 5, 1980
↑
Roma (ITA)
1980
200m
22.96-1.0Aug 14, 1980-Viareggio (ITA)
1980
4x100m
42.10-Aug 1, 1980
↑
Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS)
1979
60mH
7.89-Feb 4, 1979
↓
Ferry-Dusika-Halle, Wien (AUT) (i)
1979
100mH
12.90-Sep 10, 1979
↑
Ciudad de México Universiade
1979
4x100m
42.49-Aug 4, 1979
↑
Torino (ITA)
1968
80MetresHu
10.74+2.4Oct 17, 1968-Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)

1984

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100mH
12.6HT-Jul 7Kharkov

1983

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100mH
13.25+0.1Jul 29Budapest BGP, Budapest
100mH
13.16+1.8Jul 26Leningrad
100mH
12.98+2.8Jul 26Leningrad
100mH
13.21-Jun 5Birmingham
100mH
13.00-May 21Sochi

1982

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100mH
12.92+0.4Sep 9Athina European Championships
100mH
13.00+0.6Sep 8Athina European Championships
100mH
13.00+0.6Sep 6Athina European Championships
100mH
12.92+0.4Sep 6Athina European Championships
100mH
13.05-Aug 14Kiev

1980

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100mH
12.68+0.0Sep 20Tokyo
200m
22.96-1.0Aug 14Viareggio
100mH
12.39+1.5Aug 5Roma Golden Gala, Roma
4x100m
42.10-Aug 1The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
100mH
12.78-Jul 28The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
100mH
12.56+1.0Jul 28The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
100mH
12.67+1.3Jul 27The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
100m
11.26+0.2Jul 4Moskva Znamenskiy Memorial, Moskva
60mH
8.11-Mar 1European Indoor Championships, Glaspalast, Sindelfingen (i)
60mH
8.07-Mar 1European Indoor Championships, Glaspalast, Sindelfingen (i)
60mH
8.00-Mar 1European Indoor Championships, Glaspalast, Sindelfingen (i)

1979

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100mH
12.90-Sep 10Ciudad de México Universiade
100mH
12.97-Sep 8Ciudad de México Universiade, Ciudad de México
100mH
12.97-Sep 3Ciudad de México
4x100m
42.49-Aug 4European Cup Final A, Torino
60mH
8.19-Feb 24European Indoor Championships, Ferry-Dusika-Halle, Wien (i)
60mH
8.13-Feb 24European Indoor Championships, Ferry-Dusika-Halle, Wien (i)
60mH
8.25-Feb 24European Indoor Championships, Ferry-Dusika-Halle, Wien (i)
60mH
7.89-Feb 4Vilnius (i)

1968

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
80MetresHu
10.86+2.0Oct 18The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
80MetresHu
10.74+2.4Oct 17The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México

Honours

6

Athina European Championships

100 Metres Hurdles

1982
6

Athina European Championships

100 Metres Hurdles

1982
🥈

The XXII Olympic Games

4x100 Metres Relay

1980
🥇

The XXII Olympic Games

100 Metres Hurdles

1980
5

European Indoor Championships

60 Metres Hurdles

1980
🥉

Ciudad de México Universiade

100 Metres Hurdles

1979
4

European Indoor Championships

60 Metres Hurdles

1979
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Vera Komisova's 100 m hurdles personal best?

Vera Komisova's 100 m hurdles personal best is 12.39, set on Aug 5, 1980 in Roma (ITA), #30 on the all-time list.

Which events does Vera Komisova compete in?

Vera Komisova competes in the 100 m hurdles and 60 m hurdles.

How did Vera Komisova perform in 1984?

1984 season best: 12.6h, set on Jul 7, 1984 in Kharkov (URS).

How many medals has Vera Komisova won?

Vera Komisova has won 2 Olympic Games medals.