Nationality Russia Name Ekaterina Poistogova Spouse Stepan Poistogov Event(s) 800 metres Weight 65 kg | Sport Running Height 1.75 m Residence Russia Role Athlete | |
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Born 1 March 1991 (age 33) ( 1991-03-01 ) Arzamas, Gorky Oblast, RSFSR, Soviet Union Olympic medals Athletics at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's 800 metres Similar People Mariya Savinova, Caster Semenya, Natalya Antyukh, Lamine Diack | ||
Moscow 2013 ekaterina poistogova rus 800m women heat 3
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.
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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. 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. She placed second in the semifinals with a time of 1:59.45. She won the bronze medal in the 800 m final with a time of 1:57.53.
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.
