Jari Niemelä
- Born
- Aug 14, 1960 (66 years old)
- Events
- 400 m
Jari Niemelä is a Finland sprinter, born on August 14, 1960. He competes primarily in the 400m, 4x400m and 400m-short-track.
His personal bests include 46.47 in the 400m, 3:09.23 in the 4x400m, 47.91 in the 400m-short-track and 1:26.52 in the 4x200Metre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.
Personal best · 400 m46.47
1991 season best1:26.52Jul 22, 1991
National record1:26.524x200 Metres Relay Short Track
As of Oct 28, 2026: 400 m 46.47, 1991 season best 1:26.52 (Jul 22, 1991) · National record (4x200 Metres Relay Short Track) · 66 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
4x400mHelsinki 19833:09.23–
400m-short-trackIndoorPiraeus 198547.911,048 pts–
4x200MetreTurku 19911:26.52–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 4x200Metre | 1:26.52 | – | Jul 22, 1991 | – |
| 1987 | 400m | 46.47 | – | Aug 15, 1987 | – |
| 1985 | 400m-short-track Indoor | 47.91 | – | Mar 2, 1985 | European Indoor Championships |
| 1983 | 4x400m | 3:09.23 | – | Aug 13, 1983 | IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki |