Vladimir Pronin (runner)
Vladimir Pronin (Russian: Владимир Пронин; born 27 May 1969 in Moscow) is a retired Russian track and field athlete who specialised in the 3000 metres steeplechase.[2] He represented his country two Olympic Games, in 1996 and 2000, as well as three consecutive World Championships starting in 1993.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 May 1969 Moscow, Soviet Union |
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)[1] |
| Weight | 69 kg (152 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | 3000 metres steeplechase |
| Club | Luch Moscow, Spartak Moscow |
His personal best in the event is 8:16.59 set in Gothenburg in 1995.
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing the  Unified Team | |||||
| 1992 | World Cup | Havana, Cuba | 5th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:45.35 |
Representing  Russia | |||||
| 1993 | Universiade | Buffalo, United States | 2nd | 3000 m s'chase | 8:32.03 |
| World Championships | Stuttgart, Germany | 20th (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 8:32.26 | |
| 1994 | Goodwill Games | St. Petersburg, Russia | 5th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:29.40 |
| European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 5th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:26.33 | |
| 1995 | World Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 7th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:16.59 |
| 1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 18th (sf) | 3000 m s'chase | 8:34.79 |
| 1997 | World Championships | Athens, Greece | 14th (sf) | 3000 m s'chase | 8:29.39 |
| Universiade | Catania, Italy | 4th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:31.35 | |
| 2000 | Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 34th (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 8:57.69 |
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