Ekaterina Poistogova

Ekaterina Zavyalova (Poistogova)
Ekaterina Poistogova at the 2012 Olympics
Personal information
Nationality  Russia
Born (1991-03-01) 1 March 1991
Arzamas, Gorky Oblast, RSFSR, Soviet Union
Residence Russia
Sport
Sport Running
Event(s) 800 metres
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing  Russia
Olympic Games
2012 London 800 m
European Indoor Championships
Disqualified 2015 Prague 800 m

Ekaterina Zavyalova, former married name Poistogova (born 1 March 1991) is a Russian athlete, who specializes in the 800 metres. She is best known for winning the bronze medal in the 800 meters at the 2012 London Olympics.

Personal life

Zavyalova was born on 1 March 1991 in Arzamas. After marrying fellow middle-distance runner Stepan Poistogov, she adopted the feminine form of his surname, Poistogova.[1] She returned to her birth name following their divorce.

Career

In the 2012 London Olympics, Poistogova placed second in her first-round heat with a time of 2:01.08.[2] She placed second in the semifinals with a time of 1:59.45.[2] She won the bronze medal in the 800 m final with a time of 1:57.53.[2]

In November 2015, after an investigation, Poistogova was one of five Russian runners whom the World Anti-Doping Agency recommended to receive a lifetime ban for doping during the London Olympics.[3][4] On 7 April 2017, CAS refused to decide on disqualification from 2012, and disqualify Ekaterina Poistogova from 2015.[5] Thus, Ekaterina Poistogova retained her Olympic 2012 medal at women's 800 metres athletic event.

Competition record

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Russia
2008 World Junior Championships Bydgoszcz, Poland 19th (sf) 800m 2:10.07
2010 World Junior Championships Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada 8th 800m 2:05.56
2012 Olympic Games London, United Kingdom 3rd 800 m 1:57.53
2013 World Championships Moscow, Russia 5th 800 m 1:58.05
2014 European Championships Zürich, Switzerland 4th 800 m 1:59.69
2015 European Indoor Championships Prague, Czech Republic DSQ[6] 800 m 2:01.99

References

  1. ↑ "Mr and Mrs Poistogova are looking good". European Athletics. 8 January 2014. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 "Ekaterina Poistogova - Events and results". London 2012. The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Limited. Retrieved 28 August 2012.
  3. ↑ "Ban All Russian Track Athletes: World Anti-Doping Agency Panel". NBC. 9 November 2015. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
  4. ↑ Gibson, Owen (9 November 2015). "Russia accused of 'state-sponsored doping' as Wada calls for athletics ban". Guardian. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
  5. ↑ http://www.tas-cas.org/fileadmin/user_upload/Media_Release_4480_4486_4487_4655.pdf CAS Media Release. April 7, 2017.
  6. ↑ http://www.marca.com/en/more-sports/2017/04/07/58e7dfdae2704e41758b461e.html
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