Yelena Kopytova
- Born
- Mar 14, 1970 (56 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m · 5000 m
Yelena Kopytova is a Türkiye middle-distance runner, born on March 14, 1970. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
Her personal bests include 2:04.69 in the 800m, 4:08.45 in the 1500m, 4:34.40 in the Mile, 8:35.26 in the 3000m and 14:51.69 in the 5000m. She has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Türkiye.
Personal best · 3000 m8:35.26
2007 season best1:17:19Feb 18, 2007 · Trabzon
Personal best · 5000 m14:51.69
As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m 8:35.26 (#165 all-time), 5000 m 14:51.69 (#236 all-time), 2007 season best 1:17:19 (Feb 18, 2007, Trabzon (TUR)) · 56 years old
Personal bests
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Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Semi | 1:17:19 | – | Feb 18, 2007 | Trabzon (TUR) |
| 2004 | 1500m | 4:20.65 | – | Jun 20, 2004 | Istanbul (TUR) |
| 2004 | 5000m | 15:52.39 | – | Aug 20, 2004 | The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina |
| 2003 | 1500m | 4:28.40 | – | May 31, 2003 | Turkish Championships |
| 2003 | 2000m | 5:54.75 | – | Jun 12, 2003 | Ostrava (CZE) |
| 2003 | 3000m | 8:53.13 | – | Jun 15, 2003 | Lille (FRA) |
| 2003 | 5000m | 15:04.22 | – | Jun 27, 2003 | Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games |
| 2002 | 3000m | 8:38.76 | – | Aug 30, 2002 | Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme |