Dmitriy Dmitriyev (athlete)

Dmitry Georgievich Dmitriev (Russian: Дмитрий Георгиевич Дмитриев; born 3 March 1956) is a Russian male former long-distance runner who competed for the Soviet Union. He competed in the 5000 metres at the 1983 World Championships in Athletics and placed fourth.[1] He also competed at the European Athletics Championships in 1982, finishing eleventh. He was a 5000 m silver medallist at the Friendship Games in 1984 and 1983 European Cup.[2][3] His highest global ranking was third in the 3000 metres in the 1984 season.[4]

Dmitriy Dmitriyev
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  Soviet Union
Friendship Games
1984 Moscow5000 m

Born in Leningrad, he became involved in athletics at a young age. He subsequently went on to study sport at the Military Institute of Physical Culture.[5] His first international success came at the 1975 European Athletics Junior Championships, where he was runner-up to Finland's Ari Paunonen in the 1500 metres.[6] He was a five-time national champion at the Soviet Athletics Championships, winning a 1500 metres/5000 m double in 1980 before extending his 5000 m title to four consecutive victories. His winning time of 13:19.18 minutes in 1982 was the fastest ever recorded at the competition.[7] On the national circuit, he was twice winner of the 5000 m at the Znamensky Memorial, placing first in 1982 and 1983.[8]

International competitions
Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
1975 European Junior Championships Athens, Greece 2nd 1500 m 3:45.1
1982 European Championships Athens, Greece 11th 5000 m 13:37.91
1983 European Cup London, United Kingdom 2nd 5000 m 13:49.27
World Championships Helsinki, Finland 4th 5000 m 13:30.38
1984 Friendship Games Moscow, Soviet Union 2nd 5000 m 13:26.85

National titles

Personal bests
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References
  1. Dmitriy Dmitriyev. Association of Road Racing Statisticians. Retrieved 2018-02-18.
  2. Olympic Boycott Games. GBR Athletics. Retrieved 2018-02-18.
  3. European Cup (Men). GBR Athletics. Retrieved 2018-02-18.
  4. World Top Performers (Men). GBR Athletics. Retrieved 2018-02-18.
  5. Дмитрий Георгиевич Дмитриев (in Russian). Kmay. Retrieved 2018-02-18.
  6. European Junior Championships. GBR Athletics. Retrieved 2018-02-18.
  7. Soviet Championships. GBR Athletics. Retrieved 2018-02-18.
  8. Dmitriy Dmitriyev. Association of Road Racing Statisticians. Retrieved 2018-02-18.
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