Yelena Zadorozhnaya

Yelena Zadorozhnaya

Born
Dec 3, 1977 (48 years old)
Events
3000 m · 1500 m

Yelena Zadorozhnaya is a Russia middle-distance runner, born on December 3, 1977. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:01.71 in the 800m, 3:59.94 in the 1500m, 4:21.57 in the Mile, 8:25.40 in the 3000m and 14:40.47 in the 5000m. She has earned 6 gold, 4 silver and 6 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Russia.

Personal best · 3000 m8:25.40
2013 season best9:39.43Aug 4, 2013 · Irkutsk
Personal best · 1500 m3:59.94

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 m 8:25.40 (#47 all-time), 1500 m 3:59.94 (#160 all-time), 2013 season best 9:39.43 (Aug 4, 2013, Irkutsk (RUS)) · 48 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mMoskva 1998Russia 800 m all-time list2:01.711,132 pts–
1500mZürich 2002Russia 1500 m all-time list3:59.941,206 pts#160
MileTula 2004Russia Mile all-time list4:21.571,181 pts–
3000mRoma 2001Russia 3000 m all-time list8:25.401,225 pts#47
5000mBremen 2001Russia 5000 m all-time list14:40.471,202 pts#123
SemiBerlin 2009Russia Half Marathon all-time list1:15:461,015 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20132000Metres 6:04.80–Jan 7, 2013–
20132000m Indoor6:04.80–Jan 7, 2013Yekaterinburg (RUS) (i)
20132000Metres Indoor6:04.80–Jan 7, 2013Yekaterinburg (RUS) (i)
20133000m 9:39.43–Aug 4, 2013Irkutsk (RUS)
20135000m-short-track Indoor15:41.42–Feb 14, 2013Russian Indoor Championships
20135000m Indoor15:41.42–Feb 14, 2013Moskva (RUS) (i)
20121500m 4:14.85–May 26, 2012Sochi (RUS)
20122000Metres Indoor5:59.19–Dec 25, 2012Omsk (RUS) (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yelena Zadorozhnaya's 3000 m personal best is 8:25.40, set on Jun 29, 2001 in Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA), #47 on the all-time list.

Yelena Zadorozhnaya competes in the 3000 m and 1500 m.

2013 season best: 9:39.43, set on Aug 4, 2013 in Irkutsk (RUS).