Nataliya Sokolova
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Nataliya Dmitriyevna•Sokolova (Kulichkova-) |
| Used name | Nataliya•Sokolova |
| Original name | Наталья Дмитриевна•Соколова (Куличкова-) |
| Born | 6 October 1949 in Moskva (Moscow), Moskva (RUS) |
| Measurements | 164 cm / 55 kg |
| Affiliations | Dynamo Moskva, Moskva (RUS) |
| NOC |  Soviet Union |
| Nationality |  Russian Federation |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
The apex of Nataliya Sokolova’s career came at the 1976 Olympics, where she reached the quarter-finals of the 400 and won a bronze with the Soviet 4×400 relay. At the 1974 European Championships, Sokolova won bronze in the 4×400 relay and was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 400. She also won the 400 silver at the 1977 Universiade and a 4×400 relay bronze at the 1977 World Cup. Sokolova won two Soviet titles – in 1973-74 in the 4×400 relay, also winning a 1977 silver and 1976 bronze in the 400.
Personal Best: 400 – 51.43 (1976).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 Summer Olympics | Athletics | URS |
RUS |
Nataliya Sokolova | |||
| 400 metres, Women (Olympic) | 8 h2 r3/4 | ||||||
| 4 × 400 metres Relay, Women (Olympic) | Soviet Union | 3 | Bronze |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Universiade (0–1–0 1977 Sofia ATH silver: 400 m)
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Athletics Championships (0–0–1 1974 Roma bronze: 4×400 m relay)