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Viktor Burakov

Viktor Burakov

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Birth dateMay 30, 1955
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Viktor Burakov is a Russia sprinter, born on May 30, 1955. He competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 4x400m.

His personal bests include 20.74 in the 200m, 45.57 in the 400m, 3:01.8h in the 4x400m and 47.18 in the 400m-short-track. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Russia.

Key facts
400 m
45.57
200 m
20.74
1982 season best
46.14
Aug 20, 1982
1982 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 gold
Age
71 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 400 m 45.57, 200 m 20.74, 1982 season best 46.14 (Aug 20, 1982) · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 71 years old

PB

Personal bests

20.74
45.57
3:01.8HT
47.18
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Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games1--1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1982
400m
46.14-Aug 20, 1982
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1981
400m
46.31-Jun 17, 1981
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-
1981
4x400m
3:02.93-Sep 6, 1981
↓
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1980
400m
45.57-Jul 6, 1980
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1980
400m-short-track
47.18-Mar 1, 1980-European Indoor Championships, Glaspalast, Sindelfingen (i)
1980
4x400m
3:01.8h-Jul 31, 1980
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-
1979
200m
20.74+1.8Sep 12, 1979--
1979
400m
45.6h-May 28, 1979
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1979
4x400m
3:02.24-Aug 26, 1979
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1978
400m
46.15-Aug 19, 1978
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1982

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
46.31-Aug 21Kiev
400m
46.14-Aug 20Kiev

1981

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:02.93-Sep 6Roma IAAF World Cup, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
400m
46.47-Aug 7Moskva
400m
46.31-Jun 17Tbilisi

1980

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:01.8HT-Jul 31The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
400m
45.97-Jul 29The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
400m
46.23-Jul 28The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
400m
46.41-Jul 27The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
400m
45.57-Jul 6Moskva Znamenskiy Memorial, Moskva
400m-short-track
48.03-Mar 1European Indoor Championships, Glaspalast, Sindelfingen (i)
400m-short-track
47.18-Mar 1European Indoor Championships, Glaspalast, Sindelfingen (i)

1979

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.74+1.8Sep 12Ciudad de México Universiade, Ciudad de México
200m
20.96+0.0Aug 26Montréal IAAF World Cup, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
4x400m
3:02.24-Aug 26Montréal IAAF World Cup, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
200m
20.98+2.2Aug 5European Cup Final A, Torino
4x400m
3:02.35-Aug 5European Cup Final A, Torino
400m
45.6HT-May 28Sochi

Honours

4

Roma IAAF World Cup

4x400 Metres Relay

1981
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The XXII Olympic Games

4x400 Metres Relay

1980
4

Montréal IAAF World Cup

4x400 Metres Relay

1979
6

Montréal IAAF World Cup

200 Metres

1979
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Viktor Burakov's 400 m personal best?

Viktor Burakov's 400 m personal best is 45.57, set on Jul 6, 1980 in Moskva (URS).

Which events does Viktor Burakov compete in?

Viktor Burakov competes in the 400 m and 200 m.

How did Viktor Burakov perform in 1982?

1982 season best: 46.14, set on Aug 20, 1982.

How many medals has Viktor Burakov won?

Viktor Burakov has won 1 Olympic Games medal.