Essi Niskala

Essi Niskala

FinlandFinlandActive
Born
May 24, 2005 (21 years old)
Events
100 m hurdles · 400 m hurdles

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.

Personal best · 100 m hurdles13.32
2026 season best13.98Aug 21, 2026
2026 season best
Personal best · 400 m hurdles57.70
Last competitionFinnish U23 ChampionshipsAug 21, 2026 · 12.86
Finnish U23 Championships

As of Nov 14, 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, 12.86 · 21 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100mLiminka 2025Finland 100 m all-time list11.851,021 pts–
200mIndoorHelsinki 202524.95997 pts–
400mKempele 2021Finland 400 m all-time list56.60955 pts–
100mHEspoo 2025Finland 100 m hurdles all-time list13.321,107 pts–
400mHOulu 2025Finland 400 m hurdles all-time list57.701,090 pts–
4x100mStockholm 2021Finland 4 × 100 m all-time list47.02–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026100m 12.33+0.4Aug 1, 2026Topgames Sprint
2026100mH 13.98–Aug 21, 2026Finnish U23 Championships
202560m Indoor7.69–Feb 22, 2025Finnish Indoor Championships
202560mH Indoor8.32–Feb 28, 2025Finnish U23 Indoor Championships, Liikuntamylly, Helsinki (i)
2025100m 11.85+0.6May 29, 2025Laidunkauden avajaiskisat, Limingan urheilukenttä, Liminka
2025100mH 13.32+1.6Aug 1, 2025Finnish Championships, Leppävaaran Stadion, Espoo
2025200m-short-track Indoor24.95–Mar 1, 2025Finnish U23 Indoor Championships, Liikuntamylly, Helsinki (i)
2025200m Indoor24.95–Mar 1, 2025Finnish U23 Indoor Championships, Liikuntamylly, Helsinki (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Essi Niskala's 100 m hurdles personal best is 13.32, set on Aug 1, 2025 in Leppävaaran Stadion, Espoo (FIN).

Essi Niskala competes in the 100 m hurdles and 400 m hurdles.

2026 season best: 13.98, set on Aug 21, 2026. Last competition: Finnish U23 Championships on Aug 21, 2026, 12.86.