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Esa Viitasalo

Esa Viitasalo

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Birth dateMay 19, 1960
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Esa Viitasalo is a Finland jumper, born on May 19, 1960. He competes primarily in the TJ.

His personal bests include 16.62 in the TJ. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Key facts
Triple Jump
16.62
#868 all-time
1988 season best
16.62
Aug 7, 1988 · Hämeenlinna (FIN)
Age
66 years old

As of Sep 21, 2026: Triple Jump 16.62 (#868 all-time), 1988 season best 16.62 (Aug 7, 1988, Hämeenlinna (FIN)) · 66 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1988
TJ
16.62+0.9Aug 7, 1988
↓
Hämeenlinna (FIN)
1987
TJ
16.06-Jun 28, 1987
↓
Göteborg (SWE)
1985
TJ
16.03-Jul 24, 1985
↓
Helsinki (FIN)
1984
TJ
16.23-Jul 24, 1984
↓
Karijoki (FIN)
1983
TJ
16.74+4.5Jul 3, 1983
↓
Pori (FIN)
1979
TJ
14.82-Aug 18, 1979
↓
European Junior Championships

1988

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.62+0.9Aug 7Hämeenlinna NC, Hämeenlinna

1987

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.06-Jun 28European Cup Final B, Göteborg

1985

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
15.45-0.6Jul 25Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku
TJ
16.03-Jul 24Helsinki

1984

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.23-Jul 24Karijoki

1983

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.32-Aug 21European Cup Final B, Praha
TJ
16.03-2.2Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
TJ
16.14-Jul 26Stockholm
TJ
16.52+0.1Jul 21Karijoki
TJ
16.74+4.5Jul 3Pori NC, Pori
TJ
16.25-Jun 19Lappeenranta
TJ
16.55-Jun 12Pori

1979

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
14.82-Aug 18European Junior Championships
TJ
14.82-Aug 16European Junior Championships

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Esa Viitasalo's Triple Jump personal best?

Esa Viitasalo's Triple Jump personal best is 16.62, set on Aug 7, 1988 in Hämeenlinna (FIN), #868 on the all-time list.

Which events does Esa Viitasalo compete in?

Esa Viitasalo competes in the Triple Jump.

How did Esa Viitasalo perform in 1988?

1988 season best: 16.62, set on Aug 7, 1988 in Hämeenlinna (FIN).