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Yelena Didilenko-Korban

Yelena Didilenko-Korban

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Birth dateApr 20, 1961
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Yelena Korban (née Didilenko; born April 20, 1961) is a retired track and field sprinter from the Soviet Union, known for winning the bronze medal in the women's 4x400 metres relay at the 1982 European Championships. She did so alongside Irina Olkhovnikova, Olga Mineyeva and Irina Baskakova, clocking a total time of 3:22.79. A year later Korban repeated that feat at the inaugural World Championships, this time with Marina Ivanova-Kharlamova, Irina Baskakova, and Mariya Kulchunova-Pinigina.

Key facts
400 m
50.77
#293 all-time
800 Metres Short Track
2:02.38
1992 season best
1:27.07
Jan 26, 1992 · Moskva (RUS) (i)
Medals
World Championships: 1 bronze
Age
65 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: 400 m 50.77 (#293 all-time), 800 Metres Short Track 2:02.38, 1992 season best 1:27.07 (Jan 26, 1992, Moskva (RUS) (i)) · World Championships: 1 bronze · 65 years old

PB

Personal bests

50.77
#293 all-time
2:02.38
4x400m
3:21.16
800m-short-track
2:02.38
4x800Metre
8:15.7HT
400m-short-track
52.20
600m
1:26.91
600m-short-track
1:26.91
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Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
World Championships--11

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1992
600m
1:27.07-Jan 26, 1992
↓
Moskva (RUS) (i)
1992
600m-short-track
1:27.07-Jan 26, 1992
↓
Moskva (RUS) (i)
1992
800m-short-track
2:02.38-Jan 19, 1992-Moskva (RUS) (i)
1992
800m
2:02.38-Jan 19, 1992
↑
Moskva (RUS) (i)
1992
4x800Metre
8:15.7h-Jun 5, 1992-Sheffield (GBR)
1990
400m
51.77-Jun 10, 1990
↓
Moskva (URS)
1989
400m
52.98-Jun 3, 1989
↓
Riga (LAT)
1989
800m
2:06.04-Aug 8, 1989
↑
Budapest (HUN)
1986
600m
1:26.91-Feb 1, 1986
↓
Moskva (URS) (i)
1986
600m-short-track
1:26.91-Feb 1, 1986
↓
Moskva (URS) (i)
1983
400m
50.77-Jul 27, 1983
↓
Leningrad (URS)
1983
400m-short-track
52.20-Feb 12, 1983
↑
Moskva (URS) (i)
1983
4x400m
3:21.16-Aug 14, 1983
↑
IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1982
400m
50.78-Jul 2, 1982
↓
Olympic Stadium, Athina (GRE)
1982
400m-short-track
54.14-Mar 6, 1982
↑
European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)
1982
4x400m
3:22.79-Sep 11, 1982
↑
Athina European Championships

1992

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x800Metre
8:15.7HT-Jun 5Sheffield
600m-short-track
1:27.07-Jan 26Moskva (i)
800m-short-track
2:02.38-Jan 19Moskva (i)

1990

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
52.16-Jul 6Kiev
400m
51.87-Jun 10Moskva Znam, Moskva
400m
51.77-Jun 10Moskva Znam, Moskva

1989

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:06.04-Aug 8Budapest Hungalu Grand Prix, Budapest
400m
52.98-Jun 3Riga Rig C, Riga

1986

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
600m-short-track
1:26.91-Feb 1Moskva (i)

1983

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:21.16-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
4x400m
3:28.77-Aug 13IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
400m
50.77-Jul 27Leningrad
400m
51.20-Jul 26Leningrad
400m
52.10-Jun 5Birmingham
400m
50.94-May 24Krasnodar
400m
52.06-May 15Bucuresti, Bucureşti
400m-short-track
52.20-Feb 12Moskva (i)

1982

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:22.79-Sep 11Athina European Championships
400m
50.83-Sep 7Athina European Championships
400m
50.83-Sep 6Athina European Championships
4x400m
3:22.79-Sep 6Athina European Championships
400m
50.78-Jul 2-
400m-short-track
54.14-Mar 6European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)

Honours

🥉

IAAF World Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

1983
🥉

Athina European Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

1982
🥉

Athina European Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

1982
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Yelena Didilenko-Korban's 400 m personal best?

Yelena Didilenko-Korban's 400 m personal best is 50.77, set on Jul 27, 1983 in Leningrad (URS), #293 on the all-time list.

Which events does Yelena Didilenko-Korban compete in?

Yelena Didilenko-Korban competes in the 400 m and 800 Metres Short Track.

How did Yelena Didilenko-Korban perform in 1992?

1992 season best: 1:27.07, set on Jan 26, 1992 in Moskva (RUS) (i).

How many medals has Yelena Didilenko-Korban won?

Yelena Didilenko-Korban has won 1 World Championships medal.