Heikki Vääräniemi
- Born
- Dec 21, 1969 (56 years old)
- Events
- Pole Vault
Heikki Tapio Vääräniemi (born 21 December 1969, in Oulu) is a retired Finnish pole vaulter, who is nicknamed Väärä. He finished eighth at the 1998 European Championships. His personal best jump was 5.77 m (18.9 ft), achieved in August 1996 in Helsinki. The Finnish record currently belongs to Jani Lehtonen with 5.82 m (19.1 ft).
Personal best · Pole Vault5.77
1999 season best5.60Jul 25, 1999 · Lappeenranta
As of Nov 6, 2026: Pole Vault 5.77 (#195 all-time), 1999 season best 5.60 (Jul 25, 1999, Lappeenranta (FIN)) · 56 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | PV | 5.60 | – | Jul 25, 1999 | Lappeenranta (FIN) |
| 1998 | PV | 5.65 | – | Jul 12, 1998 | Somero (FIN) |
| 1997 | PV | 5.70 | – | Jun 18, 1997 | Helsinki (FIN) |
| 1996 | PV | 5.77 | – | Aug 23, 1996 | Helsinki (FIN) |
| 1995 | PV | 5.60 | – | Jul 22, 1995 | Lapua (FIN) |
| 1994 | PV | 5.52 | – | Jun 25, 1994 | Kuortane (FIN) |
| 1993 | PV | 5.63 | – | Jul 20, 1993 | Raahe (FIN) |
| 1992 | PV | 5.55 | – | Jul 3, 1992 | Jyväskylä (FIN) |