Kari Laiho
- Born
- Jul 2, 1963 (63 years old)
- Events
- 10,000 Metres Short Track · 20 km race walk
Kari Laiho is a Finland race walker, born on July 2, 1963. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 5000m-short-track and 30Kilometr.
His personal bests include 1:41:43 in the 20kmW, 25:55.40 in the 5000m-short-track, 2:57:51 in the 30Kilometr and 48:44.95 in the 10,000Metr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.
Personal best · 10,000 Metres Short Track48:44.95
2020 season best3:09:58Sep 26, 2020 · Lapua
Personal best · 20 km race walk1:41:43
Last competitionFinnish Race Walking ChampionshipsSep 26, 2020 · 3:09:58
As of Oct 27, 2026: 10,000 Metres Short Track 48:44.95, 20 km race walk 1:41:43, 2020 season best 3:09:58 (Sep 26, 2020, Lapua (FIN)) · Last competition: Finnish Race Walking Championships, Sep 26, 2020, 3:09:58 · 63 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
20kmWPori 20151:41:43767 pts–
5000m-short-trackNokia 201925:55.400 pts–
30KilometrEspoo 20182:57:51–
10,000MetrTampere 201548:44.95–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 30Kilometr | 3:09:58 | – | Sep 26, 2020 | Finnish Race Walking Championships |
| 2019 | 5000m-short-track | 25:55.40 | – | May 25, 2019 | Nokia (FIN) |
| 2018 | 10,000Metr | 51:50.97 | – | May 29, 2018 | Helsinki (FIN) |
| 2018 | 30Kilometr | 2:57:51 | – | Jun 17, 2018 | Espoo Finnish 30km Road Walk Championships |
| 2017 | 20kmW | 1:48:53 | – | Jul 20, 2017 | Seinäjoki (FIN) |
| 2016 | 20kmW | 1:43:32 | – | Apr 23, 2016 | Tuusula (FIN) |
| 2015 | 10,000Metr | 48:44.95 | – | Jul 14, 2015 | Tampere (FIN) |
| 2015 | 20kmW | 1:41:43 | – | Jul 30, 2015 | Pori (FIN) |