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Ari Paunonen

Ari Paunonen

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Birth dateMar 10, 1958
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Ari Paunonen is a Finland middle-distance runner, born on March 10, 1958. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:47.74 in the 800m, 3:38.07 in the 1500m, 3:55.65 in the Mile, 7:43.2h in the 3000m and 13:31.56 in the 5000m. He has earned 2 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Key facts
3000 m
7:43.2h
1500 m
3:38.07
1988 season best
38:40
Mar 26, 1988
1988 season best
Record
National record · Mile 3:55.65
National record
Age
68 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 3000 m 7:43.2h, 1500 m 3:38.07, 1988 season best 38:40 (Mar 26, 1988) · National record (Mile) · 68 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:47.74
3:38.07
3:55.65
7:43.2HT
13:31.56
28:25.16
3:50.07
7:59.53
2:28.4HT

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1988
CrossCount
38:40-Mar 26, 1988
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1987
5000m
13:31.56-Aug 6, 1987
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1987
10000m
28:25.16-Jul 2, 1987--
1986
1500m-short-track
3:50.07-Feb 22, 1986-European Indoor Championships
1985
CrossCount
35:00-Mar 24, 1985
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1983
1500m
3:39.28-Jul 6, 1983
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1983
3000m
7:47.35-Jul 9, 1983
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1983
3000m-short-track
7:59.53-Mar 6, 1983
↑
European Indoor Championships
1980
1500m
3:38.8h-Jun 16, 1980
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1980
Mile
3:55.76-Jul 7, 1980
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1980
CrossCount
40:15-Mar 9, 1980
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1979
1500m
3:38.79-Jul 10, 1979
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1979
Mile
3:57.03-Jul 3, 1979
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1978
1500m
3:38.8h-Aug 17, 1978
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1978
Mile
3:56.71-Jul 3, 1978
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1978
3000m
7:55.09-May 25, 1978
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1978
3000m-short-track
8:07.3h-Mar 12, 1978
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European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)
1977
800m
1:47.74-Jul 30, 1977--
1977
1500m
3:38.07-Jul 31, 1977
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1977
Mile
3:55.65-Jun 26, 1977
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1977
3000m
7:43.2h-Jun 22, 1977
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1977
3000m-short-track
8:02.15-Feb 25, 1977
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1977
5000m
13:41.03-Jun 7, 1977
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1977
CrossCount
23:39-Mar 20, 1977
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1976
1500m
3:38.44-Aug 11, 1976
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1975
1000m
2:28.4h-Sep 2, 1975--
1975
1500m
3:42.8h-Aug 30, 1975
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1975
3000m
8:05.0h-Aug 10, 1975
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1988

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
38:40-Mar 2616th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Auckland

1987

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:31.56-Aug 6Oslo
10000m
28:25.16-Jul 2Helsinki
10000m
28:38.83-Jun 27European Cup Final B, Göteborg
5000m
13:32.79-Jun 20Saarijärvi
10000m
28:38.47-May 27Helsinki

1986

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m-short-track
3:50.07-Feb 22European Indoor Championships

1985

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
35:00-Mar 2413th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Lisboa

1983

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
7:47.35-Jul 9Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
1500m
3:39.28-Jul 6Helsinki
1500m
3:46.23-Jul 4Pori NC, Pori
3000m-short-track
7:59.53-Mar 6European Indoor Championships
3000m-short-track
7:59.53-Mar 5European Indoor Championships

1980

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
3:55.76-Jul 7-
1500m
3:38.8HT-Jun 16Imatra
CrossCount
40:15-Mar 98th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Paris

1979

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:41.1HT-Sep 1Stockholm SWE-FIN, Stockholm
1500m
3:39.53-Jul 25Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku
1500m
3:38.79-Jul 10Helsinki FIN-FRA, Helsinki
Mile
3:59.4-Jul 5-
Mile
3:57.03-Jul 3Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm

1978

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:45.0HT-Sep 1Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
1500m
3:45.0HT-Aug 29Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
1500m
3:38.8HT-Aug 17Mikkeli
1500m
3:40.3HT-Aug 9Viareggio
Mile
3:56.71-Jul 3Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
1500m
3:39.87-Jun 15Helsinki
3000m
7:55.09-May 25Helsinki
3000m-short-track
8:07.3HT-Mar 12European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)
3000m-short-track
8:07.3HT-Mar 11European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)
Mile
3:58.3HT-Jan 28Auckland
Mile
3:58.2-Jan 28-
Mile
4:02.6HT-Jan 16Sydney

1977

17 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
4:00.3HT-Sep 9London
1500m
3:41.6HT-Aug 20European Junior Championships, RSC Olimpiyskiy, Donetsk
1500m
3:41.6HT-Aug 19European Junior Championships, RSC Olimpiyskiy, Donetsk
1500m
3:53.9HT-Aug 19European Junior Championships, RSC Olimpiyskiy, Donetsk
800m
1:47.93-Aug 14European Cup Final A, Helsinki
1500m
3:45.90-Aug 13European Cup Final A, Helsinki
1500m
3:38.07-Jul 31Tampere NC, Tampere
800m
1:47.74-Jul 30Tampere NC, Tampere
1500m
3:49.64-Jul 16European Cup Semi Final, Athina
1500m
3:41.5HT-Jul 9Oulu FIN-GBR, Oulu
Mile
3:57.3-Jul 3-
Mile
3:57.6HT-Jul 2Imatra
Mile
3:55.65-Jun 26London
3000m
7:43.2HT-Jun 22Köln
1500m
3:38.9HT-Jun 14Stockholm
5000m
13:41.03-Jun 7Helsinki
CrossCount
23:39-Mar 205th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Düsseldorf
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Honours

5

European Indoor Championships

3000 Metres Short Track

1983
🥉

5th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country U20 Race

1977
🥇

European Junior Championships

1500 Metres

1977
🥇

European Junior Championships

1500 Metres

1975
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ari Paunonen's 3000 m personal best?

Ari Paunonen's 3000 m personal best is 7:43.2h, set on Jun 22, 1977 in Köln (GER).

Which events does Ari Paunonen compete in?

Ari Paunonen competes in the 3000 m and 1500 m.

How did Ari Paunonen perform in 1988?

1988 season best: 38:40, set on Mar 26, 1988.