Heli Koivula-Kruger

FINWomen

Birth dateJun 27, 1975

BirthplaceKauhajoki, Finland

Height1.75 m

Weight60 kg

Heli Maarit Kruger (née Koivula, formerly Koivula-Kruger; born 27 June 1975) is a Finnish former track and field athlete. She was born in Kauhajoki and represented Kauhajoen Karhu throughout her career.

She lives in Vaasa. Her main athletic events were the triple jump and the long jump.

She won the silver medal at the 2002 European Championships in Athletics in triple jump, with a wind assisted result of 14.83 metres. She held the Finnish record in triple jump, clearing 14.39 metres, from 2003 to 2021. She was married to discus thrower Frantz Kruger.

Key facts

Triple Jump

14.39

#148 all-time

Long Jump

6.65

#559 all-time

2004 season best

14.27

Aug 1, 2004 · Vaasa (FIN)

2004 season best

Age

51 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: Triple Jump 14.39 (#148 all-time), Long Jump 6.65 (#559 all-time), 2004 season best 14.27 (Aug 1, 2004, Vaasa (FIN)) · 51 years old

Personal bests

100m

11.83*

4x100m

43.71

6.65

#559 all-time

14.39

#148 all-time

60m

7.41

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2004	LJ	6.65	-0.3	Jul 21, 2004	↓	Tallinn (EST)
2004	60m	7.41	-	Feb 8, 2004	-	Mustasaari (FIN) (i)
2004	TJ	14.27	+0.4	Aug 1, 2004	↓	Finnish Championships
2003	LJ	6.38	-	Feb 10, 2003	↓	Mustasaari (FIN) (i)
2003	TJ	14.39	+1.7	Aug 3, 2003	↓	Lappeenranta (FIN)
2002	LJ	6.61	+2.6	Jul 21, 2002	↓	Finnish Championships
2002	TJ	14.83	+2.2	Aug 10, 2002	↓	München European Championships, Olympiastadion, München
2001	100m	11.85	-0.3	Sep 1, 2001	↓	Göteborg (SWE)
2001	TJ	14.28	-0.2	Aug 8, 2001	↓	IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
2000	100m	12.03	+0.1	Aug 2, 2000	↓	Turku (FIN)
2000	TJ	13.68	+0.6	Aug 20, 2000	↓	Lahti (FIN)
1999	LJ	6.01	-0.5	Jul 17, 1999	↓	Jyväskylä (FIN)
1999	TJ	14.34	+0.9	Jul 14, 1999	↓	Tampere (FIN)
1998	LJ	6.59	-0.4	Jun 24, 1998	↓	Torino (ITA)
1998	100m	11.83	+3.6	Aug 2, 1998	↓	Lapinlahti (FIN)
1998	TJ	14.04	+0.0	Aug 9, 1998	↓	Finnish Championships
1998	4x100m	44.10	-	Aug 22, 1998	↓	Budapest European Championships, Népstadion, Budapest
1997	LJ	6.57	-0.2	Aug 7, 1997	↓	IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
1997	TJ	13.92	-3.3	May 29, 1997	↓	Sevilla (ESP)
1996	LJ	6.55	-	Mar 10, 1996	↓	European Indoor Championships, Globe Arena, Stockholm (i)
1996	TJ	13.89	+2.3	Jul 7, 1996	↓	Finnish Championships
1995	LJ	6.55	-	Jan 28, 1995	↓	Kuortane (FIN) (i)
1995	4x100m	43.71	-	Aug 12, 1995	↓	IAAF World Championships
1994	LJ	6.64	+3.2	Jul 23, 1994	↓	Stockholm (SWE)
1992	LJ	6.42	+2.0	Jun 13, 1992	↓	Tampere (FIN)
1991	LJ	6.13	+1.9	Aug 9, 1991	↓	European Junior Championships

2004

29 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
LJ	6.26	+2.0	Sep 5	Göteborg SWE-FIN Int. Match, Göteborg
TJ	13.90	-0.5	Sep 4	Göteborg SWE-FIN Int. Match, Göteborg
LJ	6.50	+0.2	Aug 25	The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
TJ	13.98	+0.9	Aug 21	The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
LJ	6.50	+0.2	Aug 18	The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
TJ	13.98	+0.9	Aug 18	The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
TJ	14.27	+0.4	Aug 1	Finnish Championships
LJ	6.56	+1.5	Jul 31	Finnish Championships, Vaasa
TJ	12.91	+1.7	Jul 31	Finnish Championships, Vaasa
LJ	6.25	-2.2	Jul 30	Finnish Championships
TJ	14.07	-1.2	Jul 25	Lappeenranta Karelia Games, Lappeenranta
LJ	6.65	-0.3	Jul 21	Tallinn 2004, Tallinn
LJ	6.45	+0.5	Jul 18	Lapinlahti Savo Games, Lapinlahti
LJ	6.63	+1.0	Jul 10	Jämsä
LJ	6.56	+2.9	Jul 7	Tampere International Meeting, Tampere
TJ	13.29	-0.3	Jun 27	Kuortane Games, Kuortane
LJ	6.46	+1.7	Jun 20	Istanbul European Cup 1st League Gr. B, Istanbul
TJ	13.85	+1.2	Jun 19	Istanbul European Cup 1st League Gr. B, Istanbul
TJ	12.81	+0.1	Jun 11	Lapua
LJ	6.18	+0.3	Jun 9	Turku Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku
TJ	13.89	+2.0	Jun 6	Joensuu
TJ	13.79	-1.3	May 26	Filothei Women Gala, Filothei Stadium, Athina
TJ	13.95	-	Mar 5	Budapest IAAF World Indoor Championships, Sportaréna, Budapest (i)
LJ	6.38	-	Feb 22	Finnish Indoor Championships, Helsinki (i)
TJ	13.96	-	Feb 21	Finnish Indoor Championships
TJ	14.07	-	Feb 14	Tampere Stars Games, Tampere (i)
60m	7.41	-	Feb 8	Mustasaari (i)
60m	7.47	-	Feb 8	Mustasaari (i)
TJ	13.63	-	Feb 1	Mustasaari Botnia Games, Mustasaari (i)

2003

18 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
TJ	13.81	-0.9	Sep 6	Helsinki FIN-SWE Int. Match, Helsinki
TJ	13.90	+0.1	Sep 5	Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme
TJ	14.10	+0.6	Aug 24	IAAF World Championships
TJ	14.10	+0.6	Aug 23	IAAF World Championships
TJ	14.36	+1.0	Aug 18	Helsinki Asics GP, Helsinki
TJ	14.02	+0.5	Aug 11	Finnish Championships
TJ	13.73	+0.5	Aug 10	Finnish Championships, Helsinki
TJ	14.39	+1.7	Aug 3	Lappeenranta Karelia Games, Lappeenranta
TJ	13.20	-0.4	Jul 28	Äänekoski
TJ	14.32	+2.1	Jul 20	Kuortane Games, Kuortane
TJ	13.68	-0.4	Jul 11	Roma Golden Gala
TJ	14.15	+2.2	Jun 21	Lappeenranta European Cup 1st League Gr.A, Lappeenranta
TJ	13.86	+1.8	Jun 15	Lille Meeting du Nord, Lille
TJ	14.03	+1.2	Jun 11	Joensuu
TJ	13.83	+0.2	Jun 7	Sevilla Meeting de Atletismo, Sevilla
TJ	13.62	-	Mar 5	Tallinn Jumping Gala, Tallinn (i)
TJ	13.80	-	Feb 13	Tampere (i)
LJ	6.38	-	Feb 10	Mustasaari Botniagames, Mustasaari (i)

2002

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
TJ	13.77	+0.9	Sep 16	Yokohama Super Meet, Yokohama
TJ	14.22	-0.5	Sep 8	Rieti 2002, Rieti
TJ	14.38	+0.9	Sep 1	Padova International Meeting, Padova

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Heli Koivula-Kruger's Triple Jump personal best?

Heli Koivula-Kruger's Triple Jump personal best is 14.39, set on Aug 3, 2003 in Lappeenranta (FIN), #148 on the all-time list.

Which events does Heli Koivula-Kruger compete in?

Heli Koivula-Kruger competes in the Triple Jump and Long Jump.

How did Heli Koivula-Kruger perform in 2004?

2004 season best: 14.27, set on Aug 1, 2004 in Vaasa (FIN).