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Asko Peltoniemi

Asko Peltoniemi

FINFINMen
Birth dateFeb 7, 1963
BirthplaceIkaalinen, Finland
Height1.83 m
Weight80 kg

Asko Peltoniemi (born 7 February 1963 in Ikaalinen) is a retired Finnish pole vaulter, now is Fitness Coach from FC Haka. Known for competitive achievements and athletic excellence.

Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.

Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.

Key facts
Pole Vault
5.72
#257 all-time
1994 season best
5.55
Jun 29, 1994 · Helsinki (FIN)
1994 season best
Age
63 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: Pole Vault 5.72 (#257 all-time), 1994 season best 5.55 (Jun 29, 1994, Helsinki (FIN)) · 63 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1994
PV
5.55-Jun 29, 1994
↓
Helsinki (FIN)
1993
PV
5.70-Jul 13, 1993
↓
Haapajarvi (FIN)
1992
PV
5.65-Jun 13, 1992
↓
Tampere (FIN)
1991
PV
5.72-Jun 2, 1991
↓
Lempäälä (FIN)
1990
PV
5.61-Feb 18, 1990
↓
Turku (FIN) (i)
1989
PV
5.56-Feb 12, 1989
↓
Kuortane (FIN) (i)
1988
PV
5.67-Aug 10, 1988
↓
Nokia (FIN)
1987
PV
5.55-Jun 17, 1987
↓
Tampere (FIN)
1986
PV
5.60-Jul 13, 1986
↓
Somero (FIN)
1985
PV
5.60-Jun 9, 1985
↓
Siilinjärvi (FIN)
1984
PV
5.50-Jun 5, 1984
↓
Valkeakoski (FIN)
1983
PV
5.45-Feb 2, 1983
↓
Sydney (AUS)
1982
PV
5.35-Jun 6, 1982
↓
Valkeakoski (FIN)
1981
PV
5.10-Aug 23, 1981
↓
European Junior Championships

1994

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.55-Jun 29Helsinki World Games, Helsinki

1993

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.70-Jul 13Haapajärvi, Haapajarvi
PV
5.55-Jul 11Somero

1992

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.60-Aug 7The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
PV
5.55-Aug 5The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
PV
5.65-Jun 13Tampere

1991

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.65-Jul 3Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
PV
5.72-Jun 2Lempäälä
PV
5.40-Mar 9IAAF World Indoor Championships
PV
5.40-Mar 8IAAF World Indoor Championships
PV
5.70-Feb 17Tampere (i)

1990

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.50-Jun 30Somero
PV
5.60-Jun 23Kuortane
PV
5.55-Jun 2Lempäälä
PV
5.40-Mar 4European Indoor Championships
PV
5.40-Mar 3European Indoor Championships
PV
5.61-Feb 18Turku (i)

1989

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.50-Aug 9Nokia
PV
5.40-Mar 4IAAF World Indoor Championships, Budapest Sportcsarnok, Budapest (i)
PV
5.40-Mar 3IAAF World Indoor Championships, Budapest Sportcsarnok, Budapest (i)
PV
5.30-Mar 3IAAF World Indoor Championships, Budapest Sportcsarnok, Budapest (i)
PV
5.56-Feb 12Kuortane (i)
PV
5.50-Feb 5Tampere (i)

1988

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.60-Sep 28The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
PV
5.40-Sep 26The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
PV
5.67-Aug 10Nokia
PV
5.63-Jun 26Lapinlahti
PV
5.52-Jun 25Saarijärvi
PV
5.50-Jun 22Forssa
PV
5.50-Feb 3Tampere (i)

1986

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.25-Aug 29Stuttgart European Championships
PV
5.40-Aug 27Stuttgart European Championships
PV
5.25-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
PV
5.40-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
PV
5.60-Jul 13Somero

1985

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.60-Jun 9Siilinjärvi

1984

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.50-Jun 5Valkeakoski
PV
5.20-Mar 4European Indoor Championships, Scandinavium, Göteborg (i)
PV
5.20-Mar 3European Indoor Championships, Scandinavium, Göteborg (i)

1983

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.45-Feb 2Sydney
PV
5.30-Jan 19Wellington

1982

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.35-Jun 6Valkeakoski

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.10-Aug 23European Junior Championships
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Honours

6

The XXV Olympic Games

Pole Vault

1992
8

European Indoor Championships

Pole Vault

1987
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Asko Peltoniemi's Pole Vault personal best?

Asko Peltoniemi's Pole Vault personal best is 5.72, set on Jun 2, 1991 in Lempäälä (FIN), #257 on the all-time list.

Which events does Asko Peltoniemi compete in?

Asko Peltoniemi competes in the Pole Vault.

How did Asko Peltoniemi perform in 1994?

1994 season best: 5.55, set on Jun 29, 1994 in Helsinki (FIN).