Juha Väätäinen

Birth dateJul 12, 1941

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Juha Väätäinen is a Finland long-distance runner, born on July 12, 1941. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:53.4h in the 3000m, 13:28.4h in the 5000m and 27:52.78 in the 10000m. He has earned 4 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Key facts

10 000 m

27:52.78

#925 all-time

5000 m

13:28.4h

1972 season best

7:53.4h

Sep 17, 1972

1972 season best

Age

85 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 10 000 m 27:52.78 (#925 all-time), 5000 m 13:28.4h, 1972 season best 7:53.4h (Sep 17, 1972) · 85 years old

Personal bests

7:53.4HT

13:28.4HT

27:52.78

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1972	3000m	7:53.4h	-	Sep 17, 1972	-	-
1972	5000m	13:28.4h	-	Sep 13, 1972	↑	Roma (ITA)
1971	5000m	13:32.48	-	Aug 14, 1971	↑	Helsinki European Championships
1971	10000m	27:52.78	-	Aug 10, 1971	↑	Helsinki European Championships
1970	10000m	28:19.6	-	Jun 27, 1970	↑	-

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	7:53.4HT	-	Sep 17	Malmö
5000m	13:28.4HT	-	Sep 13	Roma
5000m	13:53.84	-	Sep 10	The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
5000m	13:32.8HT	-	Sep 7	The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	27:52.78	-	Aug 15	Helsinki European Championships
5000m	13:32.48	-	Aug 14	Helsinki European Championships
5000m	13:47.5HT	-	Aug 12	Helsinki European Championships
10000m	27:52.78	-	Aug 10	Helsinki European Championships
10000m	28:12.8HT	-	Jul 23	Oulu

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	28:19.6	-	Jun 27	-

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Juha Väätäinen's 10 000 m personal best?

Juha Väätäinen's 10 000 m personal best is 27:52.78, set on Aug 10, 1971 in Olympiastadion, Helsinki (FIN), #925 on the all-time list.

Which events does Juha Väätäinen compete in?

Juha Väätäinen competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

How did Juha Väätäinen perform in 1972?

1972 season best: 7:53.4h, set on Sep 17, 1972.

Juha Väätäinen

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

1972

1971

1970

Honours

Frequently asked questions