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Jarmo Kärnä

Jarmo Kärnä

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Birth dateAug 4, 1958
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Jarmo Kärnä is a Finland jumper, born on August 4, 1958. He competes primarily in the LJ.

His personal bests include 8.13 in the LJ. He has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Key facts
Long Jump
8.13
#497 all-time
1994 season best
7.89
Jul 31, 1994 · Parikkala (FIN)
1994 season best
Last competition
Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
Aug 9, 1994 · 7.55
Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
Age
68 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: Long Jump 8.13 (#497 all-time), 1994 season best 7.89 (Jul 31, 1994, Parikkala (FIN)) · Last competition: Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki, Aug 9, 1994, 7.55 · 68 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1994
LJ
7.89+1.5Jul 31, 1994
↓
Parikkala (FIN)
1993
LJ
7.96+1.4Jul 30, 1993
↓
Mikkeli (FIN)
1992
LJ
7.96-Feb 29, 1992
↓
European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Genova (i)
1991
LJ
8.04+1.0Jun 13, 1991
↓
Nastola (FIN)
1990
LJ
8.13+1.6Aug 29, 1990
↓
Split European Championships
1989
LJ
8.34+2.7Jun 4, 1989
↓
Solna (SWE) (i)
1988
LJ
8.04+0.2Aug 25, 1988
↓
Lahti (FIN)
1987
LJ
8.12+2.3Aug 15, 1987
↓
Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)
1985
LJ
7.90+1.9Aug 10, 1985
↓
Budapest (HUN)
1984
LJ
8.02+3.9Jun 3, 1984
↓
Heinola (FIN)
1983
LJ
7.73-Mar 6, 1983
↓
European Indoor Championships
1982
LJ
7.70+0.7Sep 8, 1982
↓
Athina European Championships

1994

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.55+0.9Aug 9Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
LJ
7.55+0.9Aug 7Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
LJ
7.89+1.5Jul 31Parikkala

1993

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.96+1.4Jul 30Mikkeli

1991

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.79+0.6Aug 29IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
LJ
7.79+0.6Aug 24IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
LJ
8.04+1.0Jun 13Nastola

1990

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.95+0.0Aug 30Split European Championships
LJ
8.13+1.6Aug 29Split European Championships
LJ
8.13+1.6Aug 27Split European Championships
LJ
7.95-Aug 27Split European Championships
LJ
8.05-Jun 23Saarijärvi
LJ
7.83-Mar 3European Indoor Championships

1989

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.87-Jul 3Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
LJ
7.65+0.1Jun 27Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
LJ
8.34+2.7Jun 4Riga Rig C, Riga
LJ
7.78-Mar 5IAAF World Indoor Championships, Budapest Sportcsarnok, Budapest (i)
LJ
7.71-Mar 4IAAF World Indoor Championships, Budapest Sportcsarnok, Budapest (i)
LJ
7.71-Mar 3IAAF World Indoor Championships, Budapest Sportcsarnok, Budapest (i)
LJ
7.78-Mar 3IAAF World Indoor Championships, Budapest Sportcsarnok, Budapest (i)
LJ
7.94-Feb 19European Indoor Championships, Sporthal Houtrust, Den Haag (i)
LJ
7.94-Feb 18European Indoor Championships, Sporthal Houtrust, Den Haag (i)
LJ
8.08-Feb 12Solna (i)

1988

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.82+0.2Sep 26The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
LJ
7.90-Sep 25The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
LJ
8.04+0.2Aug 25Lahti
LJ
8.01-Jul 3Vesanto
LJ
7.72-Mar 5European Indoor Championships
LJ
7.95-Feb 21Oulu (i)

1987

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.83+0.5Sep 5IAAF World Championships
LJ
8.06+1.8Sep 4IAAF World Championships
LJ
8.06+1.8Aug 29IAAF World Championships
LJ
7.83+0.5Aug 29IAAF World Championships
LJ
8.12+2.3Aug 15Kuopio
LJ
8.02-Jul 2Helsinki
LJ
7.95-Feb 21European Indoor Championships, Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (i)

1985

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.90+1.9Aug 10European Cup Final B, Budapest
LJ
7.74-Jul 23Helsinki

1984

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.84-Jul 15Kangasniemi
LJ
7.90+0.6Jun 3Heinola
LJ
8.02+3.9Jun 3Heinola

1983

4 performances

1982

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.70+0.7Sep 8Athina European Championships
LJ
7.70+0.7Sep 6Athina European Championships

Honours

🥉

European Indoor Championships

Long Jump

1992
6

Split European Championships

Long Jump

1990
6

Split European Championships

Long Jump

1990
6

European Indoor Championships

Long Jump

1990
6

European Indoor Championships

Long Jump

1989
6

European Indoor Championships

Long Jump

1988
6

European Indoor Championships

Long Jump

1987
6

European Indoor Championships

Long Jump

1983
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jarmo Kärnä's Long Jump personal best?

Jarmo Kärnä's Long Jump personal best is 8.13, set on Aug 29, 1990 in Poljud Stadion, Split (CRO), #497 on the all-time list.

Which events does Jarmo Kärnä compete in?

Jarmo Kärnä competes in the Long Jump.

How did Jarmo Kärnä perform in 1994?

1994 season best: 7.89, set on Jul 31, 1994 in Parikkala (FIN). Last competition: Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki on Aug 9, 1994, 7.55.