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Yevgeniy Arzhanov

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Yevgeniy Arzhanov

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Birth dateApr 22, 1948
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Yevgeniy Arzhanov is a Russia middle-distance runner, born on April 22, 1948. He competes primarily in the 800m and 800m-short-track.

His personal bests include 1:45.3h in the 800m and 1:48.7h in the 800m-short-track. He has earned 4 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Russia.

Key facts
800 m
1:45.3h
#636 all-time
1975 season best
1:47.9h
Jul 30, 1975
1975 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 silver
Age
78 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: 800 m 1:45.3h (#636 all-time), 1975 season best 1:47.9h (Jul 30, 1975) · Olympic Games: 1 silver · 78 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1975
800m
1:47.9h-Jul 30, 1975
↓
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1973
800m
1:45.49-Jul 6, 1973
↓
Zürich (SUI)
1972
800m
1:45.3h-Aug 17, 1972
↓
Olympiastadion, München (GER)
1971
800m-short-track
1:54.1h-Mar 13, 1971
→
European Indoor Championships
1971
800m
1:45.61-Aug 12, 1971
↓
Olympiastadion, Helsinki (FIN)
1970
800m-short-track
1:50.1h-Mar 15, 1970
→
European Indoor Championships
1970
800m
1:45.5-Jul 2, 1970
↓
-
1969
800m
1:47.1h-Sep 19, 1969
↓
Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
1968
800m
1:48.46-Oct 13, 1968
↓
Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)
1965
800m
1:47.2h-Jul 14, 1965
↓
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1975

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.9HT-Jul 30Moskva

1973

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:45.5HT-Jul 11Moskva
800m
1:45.49-Jul 6Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich

1972

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:45.89-Sep 2The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
800m
1:46.32-Sep 1The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
800m
1:48.3HT-Aug 31The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
800m
1:45.3HT-Aug 17Moskva
800m
1:46.0HT-Jul 24Moskva

1971

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:49.27-Aug 15Helsinki European Championships
800m
1:45.61-Aug 12-
800m
1:45.62-Aug 12Helsinki European Championships
800m
1:48.96-Aug 11Helsinki European Championships
800m
1:49.27-Aug 10Helsinki European Championships
800m
1:45.8HT-Jul 19Moskva SPA, Moskva
800m-short-track
1:48.7HT-Mar 14European Indoor Championships
800m-short-track
1:54.1HT-Mar 13European Indoor Championships
800m-short-track
1:54.1HT-Mar 13European Indoor Championships

1970

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:45.6-Jul 23-
800m
1:45.5-Jul 2-
800m-short-track
1:50.1HT-Mar 15European Indoor Championships
800m-short-track
1:51.0HT-Mar 15European Indoor Championships
800m-short-track
1:50.1HT-Mar 14European Indoor Championships

1968

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:48.46-Oct 13The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México

1965

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.2HT-Jul 14Leningrad

Honours

🥈

The XX Olympic Games

800 Metres

1972
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Helsinki European Championships

800 Metres

1971
🥇

European Indoor Championships

800 Metres Short Track

1971
🥇

Helsinki European Championships

800 Metres

1971
🥇

European Indoor Championships

800 Metres Short Track

1970
4

Athina European Championships

800 Metres

1969
4

Athina European Championships

800 Metres

1969
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Yevgeniy Arzhanov's 800 m personal best?

Yevgeniy Arzhanov's 800 m personal best is 1:45.3h, set on Aug 17, 1972 in Moskva (URS), #636 on the all-time list.

Which events does Yevgeniy Arzhanov compete in?

Yevgeniy Arzhanov competes in the 800 m.

How did Yevgeniy Arzhanov perform in 1975?

1975 season best: 1:47.9h, set on Jul 30, 1975.

How many medals has Yevgeniy Arzhanov won?

Yevgeniy Arzhanov has won 1 Olympic Games medal.