Yekaterina Volkova
- Born
- Feb 16, 1978 (48 years old)
- Birthplace
- Kursk, Russia
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · 3000 Metres Short Track
- Height
- 1.66 m
- Weight
- 56 kg
Yekaterina Gennadiyevna Volkova (Russian: Екатерина Геннадьевна Волкова; born 16 February 1978) is a Russian long-distance runner, who specializes in the 3000 metres steeplechase.
In her major international debut Volkova won the silver medal at the 2005 World Championships. Her time of 9:20.49 was a personal best.
In 2007, she won the gold medal at the 2007 World Championships in a world leading, championship record and personal best time of 9:06.57 minutes. Their athletic achievements reflect years of dedicated training and competition at the highest levels.
As of Nov 8, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:06.57 (#27 all-time), 3000 Metres Short Track 8:45.09, 2008 season best 9:18.24 (Jun 6, 2008, Bislett Stadion, Oslo (NOR)) · Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Aug 15, 2009, DQ · World Championships: 1 gold, 1 silver · 48 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | 1 | 1 | – | 2 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2000m | 5:50.57 | – | May 27, 2008 | Sochi (RUS) |
| 2008 | 3000mSt | 9:18.24 | – | Jun 6, 2008 | Oslo Bislett Games |
| 2008 | 5000m | 15:22.8 | – | Jul 5, 2008 | – |
| 2007 | 1500m | 4:10.38 | – | Jul 8, 2007 | Tula (RUS) |
| 2007 | 2000m | 5:41.61 | – | May 27, 2007 | Sochi (RUS) |
| 2007 | 3000mSt | 9:06.57 | – | Aug 27, 2007 | IAAF World Championships |
| 2007 | 5000m | 15:00.02 | – | Aug 3, 2007 | Tula (RUS) |
| 2006 | 1000m Indoor | 2:39.57 | – | Jan 25, 2006 | Moskva (RUS) (i) |