Yekaterina Podkopayeva
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Yekaterina Podkopayeva (Russian: Екатерина Подкопаева; born June 11, 1952 in Moscow) is a retired middle distance runner who represented the USSR and later Russia. She gained international recognition in 1983, when she won two bronze medals at the World Championships (in 800 and 1500 metres). The same year she managed an 800 m time of 1:55.96. She resurfaced in 1992, winning the European Indoor Championships and placing 8th in the Olympics. More victories in European and World Indoor Championships followed until she retired after the 1998 season.
[edit] Personal bests
- 800 metres - 1:55.96 (1983)
- 1000 metres - 2:37.27 (1993)
- 1500 metres - 3:56.65 (1984)
- One mile - 4:23.78 (1993)
[edit] Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 3rd | 800 m |
| 1983 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 3rd | 1500 m |
| 1992 | European Indoor Championships | Genoa, Italy | 1st | 1500 m |
| 1993 | World Indoor Championships | Toronto, Canada | 1st | 1500 m |
| 1994 | European Indoor Championships | Paris, France | 1st | 1500 m |
| European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 3rd | 1500 m | |
| 1996 | European Indoor Championships | Stockholm, Sweden | 2nd | 1500 m |
| 1997 | World Indoor Championships | Paris, France | 1st | 1500 m |
[edit] External links
- IAAF profile for Yekaterina Podkopayeva
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