Kari Poutiainen
- Born
- Dec 15, 1984 (41 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase
Kari Poutiainen is a Finland middle-distance runner, born on December 15, 1984. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.
His personal bests include 2:01.11 in the 800m, 4:01.42 in the 1500m, 9:04.53 in the 3000m, 15:11.17 in the 5000m and 9:13.63 in the 3000mSt. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase9:13.63
2023 season best9:25.06Jul 29, 2023 · Stadion, Lahti
Last competitionFinnish ChampionshipsJul 29, 2023 · 9:25.06
As of Oct 28, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:13.63, 2023 season best 9:25.06 (Jul 29, 2023, Stadion, Lahti (FIN)) · Last competition: Finnish Championships, Jul 29, 2023, 9:25.06 · 41 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3000mSt | 9:25.06 | – | Jul 29, 2023 | Finnish Championships |
| 2023 | CrossCount | 12:37 | – | May 7, 2023 | Finnish Cross Country Championships, Helsinki - XC 4.0km |
| 2022 | 1500m | 4:01.42 | – | Jun 1, 2022 | Tampere Games, Tampere |
| 2022 | 3000mSt | 9:13.63 | – | Aug 6, 2022 | Kalevan Kisat, Keskusurheilukenttä, Joensuu |
| 2021 | 1500m | 4:03.64 | – | Jun 26, 2021 | Kuortane Games, Kuortaneen keskusurheilukenttä, Kuortane |
| 2021 | 3000mSt | 9:16.42 | – | Aug 29, 2021 | Kalevan Kisat, Ratinan Stadion, Tampere |
| 2021 | 5000m | 15:11.17 | – | Jun 2, 2021 | Harjun stadion, Jyväskylä (FIN) |
| 2020 | 3000mSt | 9:23.85 | – | Aug 16, 2020 | Finnish Championships, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku |