| 2002 Russian Indoor Athletics Championships | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 12–14 February |
| Host city | Volgograd |
| Venue | VGAFK Stadium |
| Events | 28 |
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The 2002 Russian Indoor Athletics Championships (Russian: Чемпионат России по лёгкой атлетике в помещении 2002) was the 11th edition of the national championship in indoor track and field for Russia. It was held on 12–14 February at the VGAFK Stadium in Volgograd. A total of 28 events (14 for men and 14 for women) were contested over the three-day competition.[1] It was used for selection of the Russian team for the 2002 European Athletics Indoor Championships.
Two indoor events were contested in Moscow, separately from the main championships. An indoor 6-hour run was held on 1–2 February and the combined events were held from 3–5 February.
Natalya Cherepanova set a world indoor best for the women's 3000 metres steeplechase with 9:38.30. Vyacheslav Shabunin set a championship record of 3:40.88 to win the men's 1500 metres. Yekaterina Puzanova won an 800 metres/1500 m double on the women's side. Sergey Ivanov broke the championship record with a time of 7:57.53 minutes in the men's 3000 metres.[2]