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Jani Lehtinen

Jani Lehtinen

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Birth dateFeb 23, 1974
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Jani Lehtinen is a Finland race walker, born on February 23, 1974. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 50kmW and 10Kilometr.

His personal bests include 1:26:33 in the 20kmW, 3:59:31 in the 50kmW, 42:53 in the 10Kilometr, 19:49.58 in the 5000m-short-track and 40:52.94 in the 10,000Metr. He has earned 4 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Key facts
50 km Race Walk
3:59:31
10,000 Metres Short Track
40:52.94
2008 season best
4:12:55
May 11, 2008
2008 season best
Age
52 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: 50 km Race Walk 3:59:31, 10,000 Metres Short Track 40:52.94, 2008 season best 4:12:55 (May 11, 2008) · 52 years old

PB

Personal bests

20kmW
1:26:33
50kmW
3:59:31
10Kilometr
42:53
5000m-short-track
19:49.58
10,000Metr
40:52.94

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2008
20kmW
1:32:15-Jul 24, 2008
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2008
50kmW
4:12:55-May 11, 2008
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Cheboksary IAAF World Race Walking Cup
2007
10Kilometr
44:29-May 12, 2007
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2007
20kmW
1:33:36-May 20, 2007
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Leamington European Cup Race Walking
2006
10Kilometr
43:02-Aug 25, 2006
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2006
20kmW
1:26:49-Apr 22, 2006
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2005
10Kilometr
43:40-Aug 27, 2005
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2005
20kmW
1:28:49-Apr 24, 2005
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2004
5000m-short-track
20:32.83-Jul 9, 2004
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2004
10Kilometr
42:53-May 20, 2004
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2004
20kmW
1:26:33-Jun 5, 2004
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2004
50kmW
3:59:31-Mar 27, 2004
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2003
20kmW
1:28:17-Aug 9, 2003
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2002
20kmW
1:31:42-Oct 12, 2002
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Torino IAAF World Race Walking Cup
2001
5000m-short-track
20:04.48-Feb 17, 2001
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2001
20kmW
1:27:40-May 19, 2001
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2000
20kmW
1:29:13-May 7, 2000
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1994
20kmW
1:31:55-Aug 8, 1994
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Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1993
5000m-short-track
19:49.58-Jun 27, 1993
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1993
10,000Metr
40:52.94-Jun 1, 1993--

2008

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:32:15-Jul 24Finnish Championships, Tampere
50kmW
4:12:55-May 11Cheboksary IAAF World Race Walking Cup
50kmW
4:12:55-May 10Cheboksary IAAF World Race Walking Cup

2007

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:37:46-Jun 8Strandebarm Nordic Championships, Strandebarm
20kmW
1:33:36-May 20Leamington European Cup Race Walking
10Kilometr
44:29-May 12Tuusula

2006

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:29:33-Sep 16Turku Nordic Race Walking Championships, Turku
10Kilometr
43:02-Aug 25Helsinki FIN-SWE International Match, Helsinki
20kmW
1:35:36-Jul 21Finnish Championships, Jyväskylä
20kmW
1:26:49-Apr 22Tuusula

2005

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
43:40-Aug 27Göteborg SWE-FIN Int. Match, Göteborg
50kmW
DQ-Aug 6IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
20kmW
1:29:57-Jul 15Finnish Championships, Pori
20kmW
1:28:49-Apr 24Finnish Race Walking Championships, Helsinki

2004

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
4:05:35-Aug 27The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
50kmW
4:05:35-Aug 18The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
20kmW
1:29:45-Jul 30Finnish Championships, Vaasa
5000m-short-track
20:32.83-Jul 9Barcelona International Meeting, Barcelona
20kmW
1:26:33-Jun 5La Coruňa IAAF World Race Walking Challenge, La Coruña
10Kilometr
42:53-May 20Leppävirta
20kmW
DNF-May 1Naumburg IAAF World Race Walking Cup, Naumburg - Junior Races
50kmW
3:59:31-Mar 27Dudince EAA Race Walking Permit Meeting, Dudince

2003

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:28:17-Aug 9Finnish Championships, Helsinki
20kmW
1:31:31-Jun 1Turku Int. Race Walking Meeting, Turku
20kmW
1:28:54-May 18Cheboksary European Race Walking Cup, Cheboksary - U20 Events

2002

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:31:42-Oct 12Torino IAAF World Race Walking Cup

2001

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:27:40-May 19Dudince European Cup Race Walking, Dudince
5000m-short-track
20:04.48-Feb 17Finnish Indoor Championships, Oulu (i)

2000

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:29:13-May 7Heinola

1999

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
DQ-May 1Mézidon-Canon IAAF World Race Walking Cup

1997

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
DNS-Apr 19Poděbrady IAAF World Race Walking Cup

1996

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
DNF-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA

1994

2 performances

1993

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
43:59.64-Jul 30European Junior Championships
10Kilometr
43:59.64-Jul 29European Junior Championships
5000m-short-track
19:49.58-Jun 27Lapinlahti
10,000Metr
40:52.94-Jun 1Helsinki

Honours

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Finnish Race Walking Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2005
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Finnish Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2004
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Finnish Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2003
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Finnish Indoor Championships

5000 Metres Race Walk

2001
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jani Lehtinen's 50 km Race Walk personal best?

Jani Lehtinen's 50 km Race Walk personal best is 3:59:31, set on Mar 27, 2004 in Dudince (SVK).

Which events does Jani Lehtinen compete in?

Jani Lehtinen competes in the 50 km Race Walk and 10,000 Metres Short Track.

How did Jani Lehtinen perform in 2008?

2008 season best: 4:12:55, set on May 11, 2008.