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Ilmari SALMINEN
- Born
- Sep 21, 1902
- Events
- 10 000 m
Ilmari SALMINEN is a Finland long-distance runner, born on September 21, 1902. He competes primarily in the 5000m and 10000m.
His personal bests include 14:22.0h in the 5000m and 30:05.6h in the 10000m. He has earned 3 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.
Personal best · 10 000 m30:05.6h
1936 season best30:15.4hAug 2, 1936
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 gold
Last competitionThe XI Olympic GamesAug 7, 1936 · 14:39.8h
As of Oct 27, 2026: 10 000 m 30:05.6h, 1936 season best 30:15.4h (Aug 2, 1936) · Last competition: The XI Olympic Games, Aug 7, 1936, 14:39.8h · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 124 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | – | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 5000m | 14:39.8h | – | Aug 7, 1936 | The XI Olympic Games |
| 1936 | 10000m | 30:15.4h | – | Aug 2, 1936 | The XI Olympic Games |
| 1934 | 10000m | 31:02.6h | – | Sep 7, 1934 | Torino European Championships |