Juha Väätäinen

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Juha Väätäinen

FinlandFinland
Born
Jul 12, 1941 (85 years old)
Events
10 000 m · 5000 m

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.

Personal best · 10 000 m27:52.78
#925 all-time
1972 season best7:53.4hSep 17, 1972
Personal best · 5000 m13:28.4h

As of Nov 6, 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

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mMalmö 1972Finland 3000 m all-time list7:53.4h1,095 pts–
5000mRoma 1972Finland 5000 m all-time list13:28.4h1,108 pts–
10000mHelsinki 1971Finland 10 000 m all-time list27:52.781,143 pts#925

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
19723000m 7:53.4h–Sep 17, 1972–
19725000m 13:28.4h–Sep 13, 1972Roma (ITA)
19715000m 13:32.48–Aug 14, 1971Helsinki European Championships
197110000m 27:52.78–Aug 10, 1971Helsinki European Championships
197010000m 28:19.6–Jun 27, 1970–
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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.

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

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