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Essi Niskala
FINWomenBirth dateMay 24, 2005
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Essi Niskala is a Finland sprinter, born on May 24, 2005. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.
Her personal bests include 11.85 in the 100m, 24.95 in the 200m, 56.60 in the 400m, 13.32 in the 100mH and 57.70 in the 400mH. She has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.
Key facts
100 m hurdles
13.32
400 m hurdles
57.70
Age
21 years old
As of Sep 29, 2026: 100 m hurdles 13.32, 400 m hurdles 57.70, 2026 season best 13.98 (Aug 21, 2026) · Last competition: Finnish U23 Championships, Aug 21, 2026, 13.98 · 21 years old
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 100m | 12.33 | +0.4 | Aug 1, 2026 | ↑ | Topgames Sprint |
| 2026 | 100mH | 13.98 | - | Aug 21, 2026 | ↓ | Finnish U23 Championships |
| 2025 | 60m | 7.69 | - | Feb 22, 2025 | ↑ | Finnish Indoor Championships |
| 2025 | 60mH | 8.32 | - | Feb 28, 2025 | - | Finnish U23 Indoor Championships, Liikuntamylly, Helsinki (i) |
| 2025 | 100m | 11.85 | +0.6 | May 29, 2025 | ↑ | Laidunkauden avajaiskisat, Limingan urheilukenttä, Liminka |
| 2025 | 100mH | 13.32 | +1.6 | Aug 1, 2025 | ↓ | Finnish Championships, Leppävaaran Stadion, Espoo |
| 2025 | 200m-short-track | 24.95 | - | Mar 1, 2025 | ↑ | Finnish U23 Indoor Championships, Liikuntamylly, Helsinki (i) |
| 2025 | 200m | 24.95 | - | Mar 1, 2025 | ↑ | Finnish U23 Indoor Championships, Liikuntamylly, Helsinki (i) |
| 2025 | 300m | 39.39 | - | May 29, 2025 | ↑ | Laidunkauden avajaiskisat, Limingan urheilukenttä, Liminka |
| 2025 | 400mH | 57.70 | - | Aug 13, 2025 | ↑ | Motonet GP Oulu, Raatin Stadion, Oulu |
| 2025 | 4x200Metre | 1:39.99 | - | Feb 23, 2025 | - | Finnish Indoor Championships |
| 2024 | 60m | 7.56 | - | Feb 24, 2024 | ↑ | Finnish U20 Indoor Championships |
| 2024 | 100mH | 13.34 | +3.5 | Jul 7, 2024 | ↓ | Aita- ja pikajuoksukarnevaalit, Oinaalan urheilukenttä, Jämsänkoski |
| 2024 | 300MetresH | 40.81 | - | Feb 18, 2024 | ↑ | Finnish Indoor Championships, TESC, Tampere (i) |
| 2024 | 400mH | 58.52 | - | Jun 30, 2024 | ↑ | Finnish Championships |
| 2023 | 100m | 12.52 | -1.5 | Jun 22, 2023 | ↑ | Pohjan Tähti Games, Suojalinna, Pudasjärvi |
| 2023 | 100mH | 13.47 | +2.4 | Aug 7, 2023 | ↓ | European Athletics U20 Championships |
| 2023 | 400mH | 59.43 | - | Aug 27, 2023 | ↑ | Finnish U20 Championships |
| 2022 | 60m | 7.51 | - | Feb 19, 2022 | ↑ | Finnish Indoor Championships, Kuopio-halli, Kuopio (i) |
| 2022 | 100m | 12.08 | +0.2 | Jun 25, 2022 | ↑ | Finnish Championships, Raatin Stadion, Oulu |
| 2022 | 100MetresH | 13.29 | +1.8 | Jul 5, 2022 | ↑ | European Athletics U18 Championships |
| 2022 | 100mH | 13.69 | +1.1 | Jun 26, 2022 | ↓ | Finnish Championships, Raatin Stadion, Oulu |
| 2022 | 200m-short-track | 25.49 | - | Feb 6, 2022 | ↑ | Lapin Urheiluopisto, Rovaniemi (FIN) (i) |
| 2022 | 200m | 25.49 | - | Feb 6, 2022 | ↑ | Lapin Urheiluopisto, Rovaniemi (FIN) (i) |
| 2022 | 400mH | 58.86 | - | Jun 14, 2022 | ↑ | Paavo Nurmi Games |
| 2022 | SprintMedl | 2:09.32 | - | Jul 6, 2022 | - | European Athletics U18 Championships |
| 2021 | 60m | 7.83 | - | Feb 13, 2021 | ↑ | Ouluhalli, Oulu (FIN) (i) |
| 2021 | 60MetresHu | 8.66 | - | Feb 7, 2021 | - | Ouluhalli, Oulu (FIN) (i) |
| 2021 | 100m | 11.99 | +3.0 | Aug 6, 2021 | ↑ | Urheilupuisto, Hyvinkää (FIN) |
| 2021 | 100MetresH | 13.87 | +2.1 | Jun 1, 2021 | ↑ | Raatin Stadion, Oulu (FIN) |
| 2021 | 300m | 40.43 | - | Feb 7, 2021 | ↑ | Ouluhalli, Oulu (FIN) (i) |
| 2021 | 300MetresH | 41.87 | - | Sep 5, 2021 | ↑ | Finnkampen, Olympiastadion, Stockholm |
| 2021 | 4x100m | 47.02 | - | Sep 4, 2021 | - | Finnkampen, Olympiastadion, Stockholm |
| 2021 | 400m | 56.60 | - | Jul 11, 2021 | - | Sarkkiranta, Kempele (FIN) |
| 2021 | 400m-short-track | 57.76 | - | Feb 20, 2021 | - | Finnish Indoor Championships |
| 2021 | 400mH | 59.30 | - | Jun 26, 2021 | ↑ | Kuortane Games, Kuortaneen keskusurheilukenttä, Kuortane |
| 2019 | 100m | 12.88 | +0.9 | Aug 10, 2019 | ↑ | Lahti (FIN) |
| 2019 | 300MetresH | 44.04 | - | Aug 9, 2019 | ↑ | Lahti (FIN) |
2026
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
100mH | 13.98 | - | Aug 21 | Finnish U23 Championships |
100m | 12.74 | -0.7 | Aug 21 | Finnish U23 Championships |
100m | 12.86 | - | Aug 21 | Finnish U23 Championships |
100mH | 14.04 | +0.1 | Aug 21 | Finnish U23 Championships |
100m | 12.45 | +0.8 | Aug 16 | Eläintarha Games, Eläintarhan urheilukenttä, Helsinki |
100m | 12.33 | +0.4 | Aug 1 | Topgames Sprint |
100m | 12.64 | +0.9 | Jul 16 | Pohjois-Suomen Mestaruuskilpailu |
100m | 12.62 | +2.4 | Jul 16 | Pohjois-Suomen Mestaruuskilpailu |
2025
38 performances2024
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400mH | 59.05 | - | Aug 30 | World Athletics U20 Championships, Estadio Atlético de la VIDENA, Lima - Combined Events |
400mH | 58.90 | - | Aug 28 | World Athletics U20 Championships, Estadio Atlético de la VIDENA, Lima - Combined Events |
400mH | 59.05 | - | Aug 27 | World Athletics U20 Championships, Estadio Atlético de la VIDENA, Lima - Combined Events |
400mH | 58.90 | - | Aug 27 | World Athletics U20 Championships, Estadio Atlético de la VIDENA, Lima - Combined Events |
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Honours
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2022European Athletics U18 Championships
100 Metres Hurdles (76.2cm)
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Essi Niskala's 100 m hurdles personal best?
Essi Niskala's 100 m hurdles personal best is 13.32, set on Aug 1, 2025 in Leppävaaran Stadion, Espoo (FIN).
Which events does Essi Niskala compete in?
Essi Niskala competes in the 100 m hurdles and 400 m hurdles.
How did Essi Niskala perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 13.98, set on Aug 21, 2026. Last competition: Finnish U23 Championships on Aug 21, 2026, 13.98.