Yevgeniy Okorokov (also: Eugene Okorokov; Russian:Евгений Окороков; April 6, 1959, in Tomsk, Soviet Union – January 4, 2022, in Tomsk, Russia) was a male former long-distance runner from Russian Federation, who represented the Soviet Union during his career. He won the 1991 edition of the Reims Marathon, clocking a total time of 2:13:22 on October 20, 1991.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Soviet Union | |||||
| 1982 | World Cross Country Championships | Rome, Italy | 3rd | Team Cross | |
| 1991 | Reims Marathon | Reims, France | 1st | Marathon | 2:13:22 |
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