Career
She is best known for winning the bronze medal in the 800 meters at the 2012 London Olympics. Poistogova placed 2nd in her round 1 heat with a time of 2:01.08. She placed 2nd in the Semifinals with a time of 1:59.45.
In November 2015, after an investigation, a report by the World Anti-Doping Agency recommended that Poistogova be given a lifetime ban.