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Esko Parpala

Esko Parpala

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Birth dateJul 2, 1965
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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 7:19.95 in the 4x800Metre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Key facts
800 m
1:45.24
#540 all-time
1998 season best
50.85
Jun 11, 1998 · Rovaniemi (FIN)
1998 season best
Record
National record · 4x800 Metres Relay 7:19.95
National record
Age
61 years old

As of Sep 13, 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

PB

Personal bests

50.85
1:45.24
#540 all-time
3:13.34
1:47.84
7:19.95
1:19.14
1:19.14

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1998
400m
50.85-Jun 11, 1998-Rovaniemi (FIN)
1995
800m
1:46.96-Jul 16, 1995
↓
Lappeenranta (FIN)
1994
600m
1:19.14-Feb 12, 1994-Rovaniemi (FIN) (i)
1994
600m-short-track
1:19.14-Feb 12, 1994-Rovaniemi (FIN) (i)
1994
800m
1:45.99-Jun 26, 1994
↓
Lapinlahti (FIN)
1994
4x800Metre
7:19.95-Jul 16, 1994-Iisalmi (FIN)
1992
800m
1:46.74-Jun 9, 1992
↓
Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)
1991
800m
1:45.68-Aug 11, 1991
↓
Grosseto (ITA)
1990
800m
1:47.79-Jun 27, 1990
↓
Helsinki (FIN)
1990
800m-short-track
1:47.84-Feb 11, 1990-Karlsruhe (GER) (i)
1989
800m
1:45.24-Aug 16, 1989
↓
Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI)
1988
800m
1:46.50-Jun 30, 1988
↓
Helsinki (FIN)
1987
800m
1:46.39-Jul 2, 1987
↓
Helsinki (FIN)
1983
4x400m
3:13.34-Aug 27, 1983-European Junior Championships, Rudolf Tonn Stadion, Schwechat

1998

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
50.85-Jun 11Rovaniemi

1995

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:46.96-Jul 16Lappeenranta
800m
1:47.93-Jun 28Helsinki World Games, Helsinki

1994

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.85-Aug 11Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
800m
1:47.85-Aug 7Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
4x800Metre
7:19.95-Jul 16Iisalmi
800m
1:45.99-Jun 26Lapinlahti
600m-short-track
1:19.14-Feb 12Rovaniemi (i)

1992

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:46.74-Jun 9Roma Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma

1991

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.28-Aug 25IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
800m
1:47.28-Aug 24IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
800m
1:45.68-Aug 11Grosseto
800m
1:45.91-Jul 6-

1990

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:48.94-Jul 14Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
800m
1:47.79-Jun 27Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
800m-short-track
1:47.84-Feb 11Karlsruhe IHM, Karlsruhe (i)

1989

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:45.24-Aug 16Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich
800m
1:45.74-Aug 13Adriaan Paulen Memorial, Hengelo
800m
1:46.32-Aug 10Malmö
800m
1:47.33-Aug 8Iisalmi
800m
1:47.05-Jul 4Lappeenranta
800m
1:46.27-Jul 3Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
800m
1:45.73-Jun 29Helsinki World Games, Helsinki

1988

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:46.64-Sep 4Helsinki FINvSWE, Helsinki
800m
1:47.11-Aug 25Lahti
800m
1:49.49-Aug 12Budapest
800m
1:47.46-Aug 6Hämeenlinna NC, Hämeenlinna
800m
1:46.50-Jun 30Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
800m
1:47.0HT-Jun 25Saarijärvi

1987

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.20-Aug 10Grosseto
800m
1:47.91-Aug 8Rovereto Palio Cittá della Quercia, Rovereto
800m
1:46.39-Jul 2Helsinki
800m
1:47.54-Jun 20Saarijärvi
800m
1:46.91-Jun 19Lapinlahti

1983

2 performances

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Esko Parpala's 800 m personal best?

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.

Which events does Esko Parpala compete in?

Esko Parpala competes in the 800 m.

How did Esko Parpala perform in 1998?

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