Nikolay Anatolyevich Chavkin (Cyrillic: Николай Анатольевич Чавкин; born 24 April 1984 in Moscow[1]) is a Russian runner specialising in the 3000 metres steeplechase.[2] 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.[3] All his results from 4 July 2012 to 3 January 20215 were disqualified.

Competition record

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Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing   Russia
2011 Universiade Shenzhen, China 4th 3000 m steeplechase 8:35.10
2012 Olympic Games London, United Kingdom DQ 3000 m steeplechase 8:29.72
2014 European Championships Zürich, Switzerland DQ 3000 m steeplechase 8:45.70
2015 World Championships Beijing, China 27th (h) 3000 m steeplechase 8:51.22

References

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  1. ^ Sports Reference profile
  2. ^ Nikolay Chavkin at World Athletics  
  3. ^ "World Athletics vs Mr. Nikolay Chavkin" (PDF). Court of Arbitration for Sport. 28 March 2024. Retrieved 18 July 2024.