Mariya Savinova

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Mariya Savinova

Savinova in 2009.
Personal information
Nationality  Russia
Born (1985-08-13) 13 August 1985
Chelyabinsk, Soviet Union
Sport
Sport Running
Event(s) 800 metres
Club Dynamo Sports Club
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s) 800 m: 1:55.87 (2011)

Mariya Savinova (born 13 August 1985) is a Russian athlete, who specializes in the 800 metres. She is best known for winning the gold medal at the 2012 Olympic Games in London and the 2011 World Championships in Daegu, South Korea.

Savinova was born in Chelyabinsk. In 2009, she became the European indoor champion in the 800 m and the World indoor champion (also in the 800 m) one year later.

Competition record

Representing  Russia
2008 World Indoor Championships Valencia, Spain 16th (h) 800 m 2:06.72
2009 European Indoor Championships Turin, Italy 1st 800 m 1:58.10
World Championships Berlin, Germany 5th 800 m 1:58.68
2010 World Indoor Championships Doha, Qatar 1st 800 m 1:58.26
European Championships Barcelona, Spain 1st 800 m 1:58.22
Continental Cup Split, Croatia 3rd 800 m 1:58.27
2011 World Championships Daegu, South Korea 1st 800 m 1:55.87
2012 Olympic Games London, United Kingdom 1st 800 m 1:56.19
2013 World Championships Moscow, Russia 2nd 800 m 1:57.80

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    Awards
    Preceded by
    Croatia Blanka Vlašić
    Women's European Athlete of the Year
    2011
    Succeeded by
    United Kingdom Jessica Ennis


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