Kimmo Saaristo

Kimmo Saaristo

Born
Aug 18, 1962 (64 years old)
Events
200 m · 100 m

Kimmo Saaristo is a Finland sprinter, born on August 18, 1962. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m.

His personal bests include 10.42 in the 100m, 20.79 in the 200m, 39.65 in the 4x100m and 3:15.27 in the 4x400m. He has earned 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Personal best · 200 m20.79
1985 season best20.79Sep 14, 1985
Personal best · 100 m10.42

As of Nov 6, 2026: 200 m 20.79, 100 m 10.42, 1985 season best 20.79 (Sep 14, 1985) · 64 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
100mUtrecht 1981Finland 100 m all-time list10.42*1,066 pts–
200mSeoul 1985Finland 200 m all-time list20.791,099 pts–
4x100mHelsinki 1983Finland 4 × 100 m all-time list39.65–
4x400mBydgoszcz 1979Finland 4 × 400 m all-time list3:15.27–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1985100m 10.83-1.5Jul 23, 1985–
1985200m 20.79-0.1Sep 14, 1985–
19854x100m 40.65–Jul 23, 1985–
1984100m 10.44+1.8Jul 6, 1984–
1984200m 20.83+0.3Jul 7, 1984–
1983200m 21.15–Jul 3, 1983–
19834x100m 39.65–Aug 9, 1983IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1982200m 21.20+2.2Jul 4, 1982–
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Kimmo Saaristo's 200 m personal best is 20.79, set on Sep 14, 1985 in Seoul (KOR).

Kimmo Saaristo competes in the 200 m and 100 m.

1985 season best: 20.79, set on Sep 14, 1985.