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Ilkka Äyräväinen

Ilkka Äyräväinen

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Birth dateFeb 28, 1960
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Ilkka Äyräväinen is a Finland long-distance runner, born on February 28, 1960. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 3000mSt and 2000Metres.

His personal bests include 13:39.58 in the 5000m, 8:22.6h in the 3000mSt and 5:35.10 in the 2000Metres. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:22.6h
2000 Metres Short Track
5:35.10
1983 season best
8:25.20
Jul 18, 1983 · Nice (FRA)
1983 season best
Last competition
IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
Aug 9, 1983 · 8:46.23
IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
Age
66 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:22.6h, 2000 Metres Short Track 5:35.10, 1983 season best 8:25.20 (Jul 18, 1983, Nice (FRA)) · Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki, Aug 9, 1983, 8:46.23 · 66 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1983
3000mSt
8:25.20-Jul 18, 1983
↓
Nice (FRA)
1982
3000mSt
8:22.6h-Aug 8, 1982
↓
Porvoo (FIN)
1982
5000m
13:39.58-Jul 13, 1982-Turku (FIN)
1981
3000mSt
8:31.21-Aug 30, 1981
↓
Stockholm (SWE)
1979
2000Metres
5:35.10-Aug 18, 1979-European Junior Championships
1979
3000mSt
5:41.64-Aug 16, 1979
↓
European Junior Championships

1983

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:46.23-Aug 9IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
3000mSt
8:46.23-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
3000mSt
8:25.20-Jul 18Nice
3000mSt
8:30.65-Jun 19Lappeenranta

1982

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:24.19-Sep 10Athina European Championships
3000mSt
8:23.18-Sep 7Athina European Championships
3000mSt
8:23.18-Sep 6Athina European Championships
3000mSt
8:24.19-Sep 6Athina European Championships
3000mSt
8:25.73-Aug 29-
3000mSt
8:25.80-Aug 18-
3000mSt
8:22.6HT-Aug 8Porvoo
5000m
13:39.58-Jul 13Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku

1981

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:37.99-Sep 3Budapest
3000mSt
8:31.21-Aug 30Stockholm vFIN, Stockholm

1979

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2000Metres
5:35.10-Aug 18European Junior Championships
3000mSt
5:41.64-Aug 16European Junior Championships
2000Metres
5:41.64-Aug 16European Junior Championships
3000mSt
5:35.10-Aug 16European Junior Championships

Honours

6

Athina European Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

1982
6

Athina European Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

1982
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ilkka Äyräväinen's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Ilkka Äyräväinen's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:22.6h, set on Aug 8, 1982 in Porvoo (FIN).

Which events does Ilkka Äyräväinen compete in?

Ilkka Äyräväinen competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.

How did Ilkka Äyräväinen perform in 1983?

1983 season best: 8:25.20, set on Jul 18, 1983 in Nice (FRA). Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki on Aug 9, 1983, 8:46.23.