Kaarlo Maaninka
- Born
- Dec 25, 1953 (72 years old)
- Events
- 10 000 m · 5000 m
Kaarlo Maaninka is a Finland long-distance runner, born on December 25, 1953. He competes primarily in the 5000m and 10000m.
His personal bests include 13:22.00 in the 5000m and 27:44.28 in the 10000m. He has earned 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.
Personal best · 10 000 m27:44.28
1983 season best28:42.36Jul 4, 1983 · Pori
Medals2Olympic Games: 1 silver, 1 bronze
Personal best · 5000 m13:22.00
As of Oct 30, 2026: 10 000 m 27:44.28 (#669 all-time), 5000 m 13:22.00, 1983 season best 28:42.36 (Jul 4, 1983, Pori (FIN)) · Olympic Games: 1 silver, 1 bronze · 72 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 5000m | 13:29.76 | – | Jun 18, 1983 | Lappeenranta (FIN) |
| 1983 | 10000m | 28:42.36 | – | Jul 4, 1983 | Pori (FIN) |
| 1980 | 5000m | 13:22.00 | – | Aug 1, 1980 | Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS) |
| 1980 | 10000m | 27:44.28 | – | Jul 27, 1980 | Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS) |
| 1979 | 5000m | 13:34.0h | – | Jun 19, 1979 | Helsinki (FIN) |
| 1979 | 10000m | 28:16.00 | – | May 24, 1979 | Helsinki (FIN) |
| 1978 | 10000m | 28:13.6h | – | Jun 29, 1978 | Helsinki (FIN) |
| 1977 | 10000m | 28:21.59 | – | Jul 31, 1977 | Tampere (FIN) |