Mariya Savinova
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Savinova in 2009 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |
 Russia |
| Born |
13 August 1985 Chelyabinsk, Soviet Union |
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Weight | 60 kg (132 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Running |
| Event(s) | 800 metres |
| Club | Dynamo Sports Club |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 800 m: 1:55.87 (2011) |
Medal record
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Mariya Sergeyevna Savinova (Russian: Мария Сергеевна Савинова; 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.
Career
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
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Russia | |||||
| 2008 | World Indoor Championships | Valencia, Spain | heats (16th) | 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 |
Doping allegations
In December 2014, a documentary aired on German TV in which Savinova allegedly admitted to using banned substances on camera. In the video the speaker's face is out of focus and her voice is dubbed into German.[1] In November 2015, Savinova was one of five Russian runners the World Anti-Doping Agency recommended to receive a lifetime ban for doping during the London Olympics, along with Ekaterina Poistogova.[2][3][4]
References
- ↑ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/athletics/11272052/Russias-London-2012-800m-champion-caught-in-doping-storm.html
- ↑ http://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/summer/trackandfield/wada-iaaf-doping-report-1.3310382
- ↑ "Ban All Russian Track Athletes: World Anti-Doping Agency Panel". NBC. 9 November 2015. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
- ↑ Gibson, Owen (9 November 2015). "Russia accused of 'state-sponsored doping' as Wada calls for athletics ban". Guardian. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
External links
- Mariya Savinova profile at IAAF
- Tilastopaja profile for Mariya Savinova
| Awards | ||
|---|---|---|
Preceded by Blanka Vlašić |
Women's European Athlete of the Year 2011 |
Succeeded by Jessica Ennis |
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