Elmo Ylä-Kotola

FinlandFinlandActive
Born
Oct 29, 2005 (20 years old)
Events
800 m · 1500 m

Elmo Ylä-Kotola is a Finland sprinter, born on October 29, 2005. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 50.24 in the 400m, 1:52.53 in the 800m, 3:58.88 in the 1500m, 1:55.36 in the 800m-short-track and 51.50 in the 400m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Personal best · 800 m1:52.53
2026 season best1:57.51Jun 7, 2026 · Ratinan Stadion, Tampere
2026 season best
Personal best · 1500 m3:58.88
Last competitionKestävyysjuoksu ja kilpakävelykarnevaaliJun 27, 2026 · 2:00.04
Kestävyysjuoksu ja kilpakävelykarnevaali

As of Oct 28, 2026: 800 m 1:52.53, 1500 m 3:58.88, 2026 season best 1:57.51 (Jun 7, 2026, Ratinan Stadion, Tampere (FIN)) · Last competition: Kestävyysjuoksu ja kilpakävelykarnevaali, Jun 27, 2026, 2:00.04 · 20 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
400mSipoo 202450.24844 pts–
800mJyväskylä 20241:52.53955 pts–
1500mNurmijärvi 20243:58.88868 pts–
800m-short-trackIndoorHelsinki 20241:55.36930 pts–
400m-short-trackIndoorHelsinki 202451.50830 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026400m-short-track Indoor52.83–Feb 1, 2026VARSY-hallit 1
2026400m Indoor52.83–Feb 1, 2026VARSY-hallit 1
2026800m 1:57.51–Jun 7, 2026Ratinan kesäkisat
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:57.99–Feb 7, 2026HKV indoor competition
2025400m 50.93–Aug 15, 2025Finnish U23 Championships, Eläintarhan urheilukenttä, Helsinki
2025800m 1:56.34–Aug 20, 2025Hyvän Tuulen Kisat 2, Eläintarhan urheilukenttä, Helsinki
2025CrossCount 13:44–Oct 11, 2025Finnish Cross County Championships, Vöyri - XC 4.0km
2024400m 50.24–Jul 24, 2024Aluemestaruuskilpailut 17-19v., Eteläinen alue
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Elmo Ylä-Kotola's 800 m personal best is 1:52.53, set on May 22, 2024 in Harjun stadion, Jyväskylä (FIN).

Elmo Ylä-Kotola competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 1:57.51, set on Jun 7, 2026 in Ratinan Stadion, Tampere (FIN). Last competition: Kestävyysjuoksu ja kilpakävelykarnevaali on Jun 27, 2026, 2:00.04.