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Jorma Härkönen

Jorma Härkönen

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Birth dateMay 17, 1956
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Jorma Härkönen is a Finland middle-distance runner, born on May 17, 1956. He competes primarily in the 800m and 1000m.

His personal bests include 1:46.39 in the 800m and 2:19.44 in the 1000m. He has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Key facts
800 m
1:46.39
1000 Metres
2:19.44
1983 season best
1:46.39
Aug 7, 1983
1983 season best
Last competition
IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
Aug 8, 1983 · 1:49.39
IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
Age
70 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 800 m 1:46.39, 1000 Metres 2:19.44, 1983 season best 1:46.39 (Aug 7, 1983) · Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki, Aug 8, 1983, 1:49.39 · 70 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:46.39
2:19.44

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1983
800m
1:46.39-Aug 7, 1983
↑
IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1982
800m
1:46.85-Jul 29, 1982
↑
-
1981
800m
1:47.17-Jul 7, 1981
↑
-
1981
1000m
2:19.44-Aug 4, 1981--
1980
800m
1:47.28-Jul 9, 1980
↑
-
1979
800m
1:47.7h-Sep 5, 1979
↑
-
1978
800m
1:47.78-Aug 13, 1978
↑
-

1983

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:49.39-Aug 8IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
800m
1:46.39-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
800m
1:49.39-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
800m
1:46.65-Jul 27Stockholm
800m
1:47.82-Jun 19Lappeenranta

1982

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:46.90-Sep 8Athina European Championships
800m
1:48.22-Sep 7Athina European Championships
800m
1:46.90-Sep 6Athina European Championships
800m
1:48.22-Sep 6Athina European Championships
800m
1:47.92-Sep 6Athina European Championships
800m
1:46.85-Jul 29Helsinki
800m
1:48.97-Jul 4Arles

1981

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.86-Sep 3Budapest
1000m
2:19.44-Aug 4Lahti
800m
1:47.17-Jul 7Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku

1980

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.28-Jul 9Helsinki World Games, Helsinki

1979

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.7HT-Sep 5Praha

1978

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.78-Aug 13Helsinki FIN-SWE, Helsinki

Honours

🥉

Athina European Championships

800 Metres

1982
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jorma Härkönen's 800 m personal best?

Jorma Härkönen's 800 m personal best is 1:46.39, set on Aug 7, 1983 in Olympiastadion, Helsinki (FIN).

Which events does Jorma Härkönen compete in?

Jorma Härkönen competes in the 800 m and 1000 Metres.

How did Jorma Härkönen perform in 1983?

1983 season best: 1:46.39, set on Aug 7, 1983. Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki on Aug 8, 1983, 1:49.39.