Ilgizar Safiullin
Russian middle-distance runner
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Ilgizar Ilgizovich Safiullin (Russian: Ильгизар Ильгизович Сафиуллин; born 9 December 1992) is a Russian athlete who specialises in the 3000 metres steeplechase.[2] He represented his country at the 2013 and 2015 World Championships without qualifying for the final. In addition he won the gold medal at the 2013 Summer Universiade.
Born9 December 1992
Artyom, Russia
EducationFar Eastern Federal University[1]
Height1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)[1]
Weight70 kg (154 lb)
Ilgizar Safiullin in 2014 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 December 1992 Artyom, Russia |
| Education | Far Eastern Federal University[1] |
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)[1] |
| Weight | 70 kg (154 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | 3000 m steeplechase |
He is an ethnic Tatar.
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Russia | |||||
| 2009 | European Youth Olympic Festival | Tampere, Finland | 3rd | 3000 m | 8:32.53 |
| 2010 | World Junior Championships | Moncton, Canada | 25th (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 9:15.35 |
| 2011 | European Junior Championships | Tallinn, Estonia | 1st | 3000 m s'chase | 8:37.94 |
| 2013 | Universiade | Kazan, Russia | 1st | 3000 m s'chase | 8:32.53 |
| World Championships | Moscow, Russia | 21st (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 8:28.65 | |
| 2015 | World Championships | Beijing, China | 16th (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 8:39.58 |
Personal bests
Outdoor
- 3000 metres – 8:32.53 (Tampere 2009)
- 3000 metres steeplechase – 8:18.49 (Paris 2015)
Indoor
- 1500 metres – 3:45.26 (Moscow 2012)
- 3000 metres – 7:54.90 (Moscow 2013)
