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Jussi Viita

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Jussi Viita

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Birth dateSep 26, 1985
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Jussi Viita is a Finland hurdler, born on September 26, 1985. He competes primarily in the 110mH, HJ and 60mH.

His personal bests include 14.49 in the 110mH, 2.26 in the HJ, 8.10 in the 60mH, 7.35 in the 60m and 4824 in the Heptathlon. He has earned 9 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Key facts
High Jump
2.26
#640 all-time
2018 season best
2.11
Jul 21, 2018 · Jyväskylä (FIN)
2018 season best
Last competition
Finnish Championships, Jyväskylä
Jul 21, 2018 · 2.11
Finnish Championships, Jyväskylä
Age
40 years old

As of Sep 24, 2026: High Jump 2.26 (#640 all-time), 2018 season best 2.11 (Jul 21, 2018, Jyväskylä (FIN)) · Last competition: Finnish Championships, Jyväskylä, Jul 21, 2018, 2.11 · 40 years old

PB

Personal bests

14.49*
2.26
#640 all-time
60mH
8.10
60m
7.35
Heptathlon
4824

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2018
HJ
2.11-Jul 21, 2018
↓
Finnish Championships, Jyväskylä
2017
HJ
2.08-Aug 25, 2017
↓
Tampere (FIN)
2016
HJ
2.21-Jul 23, 2016
↓
Oulu (FIN)
2015
HJ
2.24-Aug 22, 2015
↓
Kauhajoki (FIN)
2014
HJ
2.26-Aug 3, 2014
↓
Kuopio (FIN)
2014
60m
7.35-Jan 28, 2014-Tampere (FIN) (i)
2013
HJ
2.21-Feb 23, 2013
↓
Tampere (FIN) (i)
2013
60mH
8.35-Jan 26, 2013
↓
Jyväskylä (FIN) (i)
2012
HJ
2.19-Feb 11, 2012
↓
Steinkjer (NOR) (i)
2011
HJ
2.24-Feb 5, 2011
↓
Tampere (FIN) (i)
2010
HJ
2.20-Aug 27, 2010
↓
Helsinki (FIN)
2009
HJ
2.22-Jun 26, 2009
↓
Viitasaari (FIN)
2009
60mH
8.10=-Feb 22, 2009
↓
Mustasaari (FIN) (i)
2008
HJ
2.18-Feb 27, 2008
↓
Tampere (FIN) (i)
2007
HJ
2.21-Jul 15, 2007
↓
Debrecen European U23 Championships
2007
60mH
8.10-Feb 25, 2007
↓
Tampere (FIN) (i)
2006
HJ
2.14-Feb 25, 2006
↓
Tampere (FIN) (i)
2006
60mH
8.19-Mar 5, 2006
↓
Helsinki (FIN) (i)
2006
110mH
14.49+2.8Jul 13, 2006
↑
Ikaalinen (FIN)
2006
Heptathlon
4824-Feb 19, 2006-Mustasaari (FIN) (i)
2005
HJ
2.15-Jul 17, 2005
↓
Pori (FIN)
2005
110mH
15.34-0.6Jun 12, 2005
↑
Tampere (FIN)
2004
HJ
2.14-Aug 1, 2004
↓
Vaasa (FIN)
2004
110mH
14.75+2.3Jul 30, 2004
↑
Vaasa (FIN)
2003
HJ
2.11-Aug 11, 2003
↓
Helsinki (FIN)
2002
HJ
2.04-Jul 20, 2002
↓
Joensuu (FIN)

2018

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.11-Jul 21Finnish Championships, Jyväskylä
HJ
2.11-Jul 20Finnish Championships, Jyväskylä
HJ
1.98-Jul 20Finnish Championships, Jyväskylä
HJ
2.08-Jun 27Tampere

2017

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.08-Aug 25Tampere

2016

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.20-Sep 3Tampere Finnkampen, Tampere
HJ
2.08-Aug 13Kauhajoki Suupohja Games, Kauhajoki
HJ
2.13-Jul 30Joensuu Games, Joensuu
HJ
2.21-Jul 23Finnish Championships, Oulu
HJ
2.04-Jul 22Finnish Championships, Oulu
HJ
2.14-Jul 9Ruovesi
HJ
2.17-Jun 26Saarijärvi
HJ
2.13-Jun 19Lapinlahti Savo Games, Lapinlahti
HJ
2.14-Jun 9Turku Tilastopajacup, Turku
HJ
2.12-May 28Leiria ECCC Group B, Leiria

2015

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.15-Sep 12Stockholm Finnkampen, Stockholm
HJ
2.14-Sep 5Tampere Games, Tampere
HJ
2.20-Aug 29Hämeenlinna Tähtikisat, Hämeenlinna
HJ
2.24-Aug 22Kauhajoki Suupohja Games, Kauhajoki
HJ
2.20-Aug 8Kuortane Games, Kuortane
HJ
2.20-Aug 2Finnish Championships, Pori
HJ
2.00-Aug 1Finnish Championships, Pori
HJ
2.09-Jun 20European Team Championships, Olympic Stadium, Cheboksary
HJ
2.14-Jun 7Raasepori Karis Telefon Games, Raasepori
HJ
2.06-May 25Lokeren Grote Prijs, Lokeren

2014

19 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.12-Aug 30Helsinki Finnkampen, Helsinki
HJ
2.17-Aug 24Tampere Games, Tampere
HJ
2.19-Aug 13Zürich European Championships, Letzigrund, Zürich
HJ
2.19-Aug 12Zürich European Championships, Letzigrund, Zürich
HJ
2.26-Aug 3Finnish Championships, Kuopio
HJ
2.00-Aug 2Finnish Championships, Kuopio
HJ
2.17-Jul 23Turku Tilastopajacup, Turku
HJ
2.16-Jul 11Nové Město nad Metují
HJ
2.11-Jul 8Tábor
HJ
2.10-Jul 6La Chaux-de-Fonds Resisprint International, La Chaux-de-Fonds
HJ
2.23-Jun 25Turku Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku
HJ
2.14-Jun 18Jyväskylä Games, Jyväskylä
HJ
2.10-Jun 10Tampere
HJ
2.21-Feb 22Finnish Indoor Championships, Rovaniemi (i)
HJ
2.18-Feb 8Tampere Nordenkampen, Tampere (i)
HJ
2.15-Feb 1Mustasaari Botnia Games, Mustasaari (i)
HJ
2.16-Jan 28Tampere (i)
60m
7.35-Jan 28Tampere (i)
HJ
2.20-Jan 18Salo Indoor Games, Salo (i)

2013

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.17-Sep 7Stockholm Finnkampen, Stockholm
HJ
2.20-Aug 25Tampere Games, Tampere
HJ
2.15-Aug 7Kauhajoki Suupohja Games, Kauhajoki
HJ
2.20-Jul 28Finnish Championships, Vaasa
HJ
2.03-Jul 27Finnish Championships, Vaasa
HJ
2.16-Jul 21Lapinlahti Savo Games, Lapinlahti
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Honours

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Finnish Championships

High Jump

2016
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Finnish Championships

High Jump

2015
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Finnish Indoor Championships

High Jump

2014
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Finnish Championships

High Jump

2014
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Finnish Championships

High Jump

2013
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Finnish Indoor Championships

High Jump

2013
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Finnish Indoor Championships

High Jump

2012
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Finnish Championships

High Jump

2011
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Finnish Indoor Championships

High Jump

2011
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Debrecen European U23 Championships

High Jump

2007
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jussi Viita's High Jump personal best?

Jussi Viita's High Jump personal best is 2.26, set on Aug 3, 2014 in Kuopio (FIN), #640 on the all-time list.

Which events does Jussi Viita compete in?

Jussi Viita competes in the High Jump.

How did Jussi Viita perform in 2018?

2018 season best: 2.11, set on Jul 21, 2018 in Jyväskylä (FIN). Last competition: Finnish Championships, Jyväskylä on Jul 21, 2018, 2.11.