Jussi Virtanen

Jussi Virtanen

Born
May 10, 1976 (50 years old)
Events
10 000 m · 5000 m

Jussi Virtanen is a Finland middle-distance runner, born on May 10, 1976. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:56.73 in the 1500m, 8:30.06 in the 3000m, 14:08.50 in the 5000m, 29:31.36 in the 10000m and 8:30.06 in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Personal best · 10 000 m29:31.36
1999 season best30:26.71May 21, 1999
Personal best · 5000 m14:08.50

As of Oct 28, 2026: 10 000 m 29:31.36, 5000 m 14:08.50, 1999 season best 30:26.71 (May 21, 1999) · 50 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mJyväskylä 19983:56.73894 pts–
3000mIndoorJyväskylä 19998:30.06906 pts–
5000mOulu 199814:08.50972 pts–
10000mKarstula 199829:31.36996 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorJyväskylä 19998:30.06906 pts–
3000m-short-track19998:30.06906 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
19993000m-short-track 8:30.06–Feb 14, 1999–
199910000m 30:26.71–May 21, 1999–
19981500m 3:56.73–Jul 11, 1998–
19985000m 14:08.50–Aug 7, 1998–
199810000m 29:31.36–May 24, 1998–
1998CrossCount 38:43–Mar 22, 199826th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Marrakech
19971500m 3:57.27–Jun 12, 1997–
199710000m 29:34.84–Jul 10, 1997Turku European U23 Championships, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Jussi Virtanen's 10 000 m personal best is 29:31.36, set on May 24, 1998 in Karstula (FIN).

Jussi Virtanen competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

1999 season best: 30:26.71, set on May 21, 1999.