Jörgen Salo

Birth dateJan 14, 1966

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Jörgen Salo is a Finland long-distance runner, born on January 14, 1966. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:52.99 in the 3000m, 13:39.97 in the 5000m, 28:56.2h in the 10000m and 8:23.25 in the 3000mSt. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Key facts

3000 m steeplechase

8:23.25

#522 all-time

3000 m

7:52.99

1992 season best

8:30.46

Jul 15, 1992 · Nice (FRA)

Age

60 years old

As of Sep 25, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:23.25 (#522 all-time), 3000 m 7:52.99, 1992 season best 8:30.46 (Jul 15, 1992, Nice (FRA)) · 60 years old

Personal bests

3000m

7:52.99

13:39.97

28:56.2HT

8:23.25

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1992	3000mSt	8:30.46	-	Jul 15, 1992	↑	Nice (FRA)
1991	3000m	7:52.99	-	Jul 9, 1991	↑	Lappeenranta (FIN)
1991	3000mSt	8:23.25	-	Jun 27, 1991	↑	Helsinki (FIN)
1991	5000m	13:39.97	-	Jul 3, 1991	-	Pieksämäki (FIN)
1991	10000m	28:56.2h	-	Apr 20, 1991	-	Walnut, CA (USA)
1990	3000m	7:57.47	-	Jul 17, 1990	↑	Kristiinankaupunki (FIN)
1990	3000mSt	8:27.98	-	Aug 28, 1990	↑	Split European Championships
1990	CrossCount	37:52	-	Mar 25, 1990	↑	18th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1989	3000mSt	8:43.75	-	Jul 29, 1989	↑	Turku (FIN)
1989	CrossCount	44:03	-	Mar 19, 1989	↑	17th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1988	3000mSt	8:32.51	-	Jul 28, 1988	↑	Turku (FIN)
1988	CrossCount	39:12	-	Mar 26, 1988	↑	16th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:30.46	-	Jul 15	Nice NIkaďa, Nice

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:45.68	-	Aug 29	IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
3000mSt	8:45.68	-	Aug 24	IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
3000mSt	8:26.72	-	Aug 7	Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich
3000m	7:52.99	-	Jul 9	Lappeenranta
5000m	13:39.97	-	Jul 3	Pieksämäki
3000mSt	8:23.25	-	Jun 27	Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
10000m	28:56.2HT	-	Apr 20	Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:27.98	-	Aug 28	Split European Championships
3000mSt	8:27.98	-	Aug 27	Split European Championships
3000mSt	8:39.91	-	Aug 19	Helsinki
3000m	7:57.47	-	Jul 17	Kristiinankaupunki
3000mSt	8:29.85	-	Jul 2	Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
3000mSt	8:29.96	-	Jun 27	Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
3000mSt	8:34.07	-	Jun 14	Riihimäki
3000mSt	8:38.40	-	Jun 7	Helsinki
CrossCount	37:52	-	Mar 25	18th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:43.75	-	Jul 29	Turku
CrossCount	44:03	-	Mar 19	17th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:36.27	-	Aug 6	Hämeenlinna NC, Hämeenlinna
3000mSt	8:32.51	-	Jul 28	Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku
CrossCount	39:12	-	Mar 26	16th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jörgen Salo's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Jörgen Salo's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:23.25, set on Jun 27, 1991 in Helsinki (FIN), #522 on the all-time list.

Which events does Jörgen Salo compete in?

Jörgen Salo competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 m.

How did Jörgen Salo perform in 1992?

1992 season best: 8:30.46, set on Jul 15, 1992 in Nice (FRA).

Jörgen Salo

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

1992

1991

1990

1989

1988

Honours

No medals

Frequently asked questions