Esko Parpala

Esko Parpala

FinlandFinland
Born
Jul 2, 1965 (61 years old)
Events
800 m

Esko Parpala is a Finland sprinter, born on July 2, 1965. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 4x400m.

His personal bests include 50.85 in the 400m, 1:45.24 in the 800m, 3:13.34 in the 4x400m, 1:47.84 in the 800m-short-track and 1:47.84 in the 800m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Personal best · 800 m1:45.24
#540 all-time
1998 season best50.85Jun 11, 1998 · Rovaniemi
National record7:19.954x800 Metres Relay
National record

As of Nov 6, 2026: 800 m 1:45.24 (#540 all-time), 1998 season best 50.85 (Jun 11, 1998, Rovaniemi (FIN)) · National record (4x800 Metres Relay) · 61 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
400mRovaniemi 1998Finland 400 m all-time list50.85809 pts–
800mZürich 1989Finland 800 m all-time list1:45.241,166 pts#540
4x400mSchwechat 1983Finland 4 × 400 m all-time list3:13.34–
800m-short-trackIndoorKarlsruhe 19901:47.841,145 pts–
800m-short-track19901:47.841,145 pts–
4x800MetreIisalmi 19947:19.95–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1998400m 50.85–Jun 11, 1998Rovaniemi (FIN)
1995800m 1:46.96–Jul 16, 1995Lappeenranta (FIN)
1994600m-short-track 1:19.14–Feb 12, 1994–
1994600m-short-track Indoor1:19.14–Feb 12, 1994Rovaniemi (FIN) (i)
1994600m Indoor1:19.14–Feb 12, 1994Rovaniemi (FIN) (i)
1994800m 1:45.99–Jun 26, 1994Lapinlahti (FIN)
19944x800Metre 7:19.95–Jul 16, 1994Iisalmi (FIN)
1992800m 1:46.74–Jun 9, 1992Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Esko Parpala's 800 m personal best is 1:45.24, set on Aug 16, 1989 in Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI), #540 on the all-time list.

Esko Parpala competes in the 800 m.

1998 season best: 50.85, set on Jun 11, 1998 in Rovaniemi (FIN).