Nikolay Chavkin Explained

Nikolay Anatolyevich Chavkin (Cyrillic: Николай Анатольевич Чавкин; born 24 April 1984 in Moscow[1]) is a Russian runner specialising in the 3000 metres steeplechase. He competed in that event at the 2012 Summer Olympics, failing to qualify for the final and was later disqualified following a doping ban.

On 28 March 2024, Chavkin received a 30 month competition ban for breaking anti-doping regualtions for the use of prohibited substance.[2] All his results from 4 July 2012 to 3 January 20215 were disqualified.

Competition record

Representing
2011UniversiadeShenzhen, China4th3000 m steeplechase8:35.10
2012Olympic GamesLondon, United Kingdombgcolor=red3000 m steeplechase
2014European ChampionshipsZürich, Switzerlandbgcolor=red3000 m steeplechase
2015World ChampionshipsBeijing, China27th (h)3000 m steeplechase8:51.22

Notes and References

  1. https://web.archive.org/web/20200417214557/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ch/nikolay-chavkin-1.html Sports Reference profile
  2. Web site: World Athletics vs Mr. Nikolay Chavkin . 28 March 2024 . Court of Arbitration for Sport . 18 July 2024.