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Jukka Savonheimo

Jukka Savonheimo

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Birth dateOct 20, 1966
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Jukka Savonheimo is a Finland middle-distance runner, born on October 20, 1966. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:53.33 in the 800m, 3:39.70 in the 1500m, 3:56.37 in the Mile, 7:52.72 in the 3000m and 14:52.08 in the 5000m. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Key facts
Mile
3:56.37
1500 m
3:39.70
2002 season best
3:54.58
Jul 21, 2002
2002 season best
Age
59 years old

As of Sep 22, 2026: Mile 3:56.37, 1500 m 3:39.70, 2002 season best 3:54.58 (Jul 21, 2002) · 59 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:53.33
3:39.70
Mile
3:56.37
3000m
7:52.72
14:52.08
1500m-short-track
3:49.54
3000m-short-track
8:09.92

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2002
1500m
3:54.58-Jul 21, 2002
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2000
1500m
3:48.18-Jun 23, 2000
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2000
3000m
8:20.94-Jul 1, 2000
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2000
5000m
14:52.08-Aug 19, 2000--
1999
1500m
3:43.37-Jul 25, 1999
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1999
1500m-short-track
3:50.14-Feb 13, 1999
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1999
3000m
8:02.81-Aug 23, 1999
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1999
3000m-short-track
8:25.18-Feb 14, 1999
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1998
800m
1:53.33-Jun 4, 1998--
1998
1500m
3:43.28-Jun 15, 1998
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1998
1500m-short-track
3:49.54-Feb 21, 1998
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1998
3000m
8:02.84-May 28, 1998
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1997
1500m
3:42.29-Jun 18, 1997
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1997
CrossCount
29:57-Dec 14, 1997
↑
4th European Cross Country Championships, Oeiras
1996
1500m
3:44.91-Jun 25, 1996
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1996
3000m
7:52.72-Aug 20, 1996
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1996
3000m-short-track
8:09.92-Feb 22, 1996
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1996
CrossCount
35:40-Dec 15, 1996
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3rd European Cross Country Championships, Charleroi
1992
1500m
3:39.70-Jun 30, 1992
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1990
Mile
3:56.37-Jul 3, 1990--

2002

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:54.58-Jul 21Finnish Championships, Joensuu

2000

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:52.08-Aug 19Finnish Championships, Lahti
1500m
3:48.84-Jul 19Tampere International, Tampere
1500m
3:50.51-Jul 9Lohja
3000m
8:20.94-Jul 1Eurajoki
1500m
3:51.50-Jun 24Kuortane
1500m
3:48.18-Jun 23Keuruun

1999

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:02.81-Aug 23Loviisa
1500m
3:47.71-Aug 19Kotka
1500m
3:53.32-Aug 8Finnish Championships, Seinäjoki
1500m
3:44.57-Jul 28Lahti
1500m
3:43.37-Jul 25Lappeenranta Karelia Games, Lappeenranta
3000m
8:04.18-Jul 14Tampere International, Tampere
1500m
3:45.93-Jul 7Kälviä
1500m
3:44.35-Jun 26Kuortane Midsummer Games, Kuortane
1500m
3:47.96-Jun 20Eurajoki
3000m
8:08.30-Jun 10Helsinki Ericsson GP, Helsinki
3000m
8:03.05-Jun 6European Cup 1st League Group A, Lahti
3000m
8:08.65-May 27Helsinki
1500m-short-track
3:56.90-Feb 21Tallinn FIN-SWE-EST-LAT-LIT, Tallinn (i)
3000m-short-track
8:25.18-Feb 14Finnish Indoor Championships, Jyväskylä (i)
1500m-short-track
3:50.14-Feb 13Finnish Indoor Championships, Jyväskylä (i)

1998

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:48.21-Aug 9Finnish Championships, Oulu
1500m
3:51.89-Aug 8Finnish Championships, Oulu
1500m
3:47.89-Aug 2Lappeenranta Karelia Games, Lappeenranta
1500m
3:47.74-Jul 26Lahti
1500m
3:49.22-Jun 30Savonlinna
3000m
8:09.89-Jun 21Lapinlahti Midsummer Games, Lapinlahti
1500m
3:47.54-Jun 20Kuortane Midsommer Games, Kuortane
1500m
3:43.28-Jun 15Kotka
3000m
8:16.18-Jun 11Eurajoki
800m
1:53.33-Jun 4Jämsänkoski, Jamsankoski
3000m
8:02.84-May 28Helsinki
1500m-short-track
3:49.54-Feb 21Malmö (i)
3000m
8:07.54-Feb 15Finnish Indoor Championships, Tampere (i)
1500m
3:49.26-Feb 14Finnish Indoor Championships, Tampere (i)

1997

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
29:57-Dec 144th European Cross Country Championships, Oeiras
1500m
3:42.29-Jun 18Helsinki Ericsson GP, Helsinki

1996

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
35:40-Dec 153rd European Cross Country Championships, Charleroi
3000m
7:52.72-Aug 20Tampere
1500m
3:44.91-Jun 25Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
3000m
8:08.42-Jun 1European Cup, Estadio de la Comunidad, Madrid
3000m-short-track
8:09.92-Feb 22Borlänge SWE-FIN Int. Indoor Match, Borlänge (i)

1992

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:39.70-Jun 30Helsinki World Games, Helsinki

1990

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
3:56.37-Jul 3Kemi

Honours

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Finnish Indoor Championships

3000 Metres

1998
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Finnish Indoor Championships

1500 Metres

1998
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jukka Savonheimo's Mile personal best?

Jukka Savonheimo's Mile personal best is 3:56.37, set on Jul 3, 1990 in Kemi (FIN).

Which events does Jukka Savonheimo compete in?

Jukka Savonheimo competes in the Mile and 1500 m.

How did Jukka Savonheimo perform in 2002?

2002 season best: 3:54.58, set on Jul 21, 2002.