Kirsi Valasti

FINWomen

Birth dateNov 12, 1969

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Kirsi Valasti is a Finland long-distance runner, born on November 12, 1969. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 8:55.63 in the 3000m, 15:10.52 in the 5000m, 33:21.14 in the 10000m, 1:18:08 in the Semi and 9:32.87 in the 3000m-short-track. She has earned 4 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Key facts

5000 m

15:10.52

#569 all-time

3000 m

8:55.63

#989 all-time

2008 season best

37:13

Aug 31, 2008 · Stockholm (SWE)

2008 season best

Age

56 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: 5000 m 15:10.52 (#569 all-time), 3000 m 8:55.63 (#989 all-time), 2008 season best 37:13 (Aug 31, 2008, Stockholm (SWE)) · 56 years old

Personal bests

8:55.63

15:10.52

33:21.14

1:18:08

3000m-short-track

9:32.87

10Kilometr

33:16

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2008	10Kilometr	37:13	-	Aug 31, 2008	↓	Stockholm (SWE)
2004	3000m	8:55.63	-	Jul 17, 2004	↑	Madrid (ESP)
2004	5000m	15:10.52	-	Jul 30, 2004	↑	Crystal Palace, London (GBR)
2003	3000m	9:09.24	-	Aug 18, 2003	↑	Helsinki (FIN)
2003	5000m	15:56.47	-	Aug 11, 2003	↑	Finnish Championships
2003	10Kilometr	33:16	-	Sep 1, 2003	↓	Stockholm (SWE)
2003	10000m	33:21.14	-	Sep 5, 2003	↑	Helsinki (FIN)
2002	3000m	9:22.67	-	Feb 17, 2002	↑	Finnish Indoor Championships
2002	3000m-short-track	9:32.87	-	Feb 23, 2002	-	Tallinn (EST) (i)
2002	10000m	34:08.76	-	Apr 6, 2002	↑	Camaiore European 10,000m Challenge, Camaiore
2001	3000m	9:29.93	-	Jul 15, 2001	↑	Lappeenranta (FIN)
2001	5000m	16:31.54	-	Jun 23, 2001	↑	Saarijärvi (FIN)
2001	10000m	35:20.81	-	Jul 6, 2001	↑	Finnish Championships
2000	10000m	34:17.64	-	Sep 2, 2000	↑	Helsinki (FIN)
2000	Semi	1:18:08	-	Jun 17, 2000	-	Forssa (FIN)
1990	3000m	9:06.28	-	Aug 1, 1990	↑	Århus (DEN)
1989	3000m	9:03.74	-	Jul 30, 1989	↑	Turku (FIN)
1989	CrossCount	24:40	-	Mar 19, 1989	-	17th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1988	10000m	39:07.30	-	Jul 29, 1988	↑	Sudbury IAAF World Junior Championships

2008

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	37:13	-	Aug 31	Stockholm Tjejmilen, Stockholm

2004

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	15:33.78	-	Aug 20	The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
5000m	15:33.78	-	Aug 18	The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
5000m	15:40.43	-	Aug 1	Finnish Championships
5000m	15:10.52	-	Jul 30	Crystal Palace Norwich Union LONDON Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London
3000m	8:55.63	-	Jul 17	Madrid Meeting 2004, Madrid
3000m	8:57.10	-	Jul 9	Barcelona CAT-POR-FIN Int. Match, Barcelona

2003

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	16:31.25	-	Sep 6	Helsinki FIN-SWE Int. Match, Helsinki
10000m	33:21.14	-	Sep 5	Helsinki FIN-SWE Int. Match, Helsinki
10Kilometr	33:16	-	Sep 1	Stockholm
3000m	9:09.24	-	Aug 18	Helsinki Asics GP, Helsinki - National Events
5000m	15:56.47	-	Aug 11	Finnish Championships
10000m	34:25.97	-	Aug 9	Finnish Championships
10Kilometr	35:22	-	Jun 29	Turku

2002

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	34:08.76	-	Apr 6	Camaiore European 10,000m Challenge, Camaiore
3000m-short-track	9:32.87	-	Feb 23	Tallinn FIN-Baltic States Indoor Match, Tallinn (i)
3000m	9:22.67	-	Feb 17	Finnish Indoor Championships
3000m-short-track	9:36.01	-	Feb 3	Helsinki (i)

2001

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	16:47.71	-	Jul 28	Jämsä
3000m	9:29.93	-	Jul 15	Lappeenranta Karelia Games, Lappeenranta
5000m	16:48.20	-	Jul 8	Finnish Championships, Turku
10000m	35:20.81	-	Jul 6	Finnish Championships
5000m	16:31.54	-	Jun 23	Saarijärvi
5000m	16:36.21	-	Jun 7	Bergen Proffice Nordic Challenge, Bergen
3000m	9:31.02	-	May 31	Espoo Otaniemi Toukokuun kisat, Espoo

2000

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	34:17.64	-	Sep 2	Helsinki Finnkampen / FIN-SWE/, Helsinki
10000m	35:24.20	-	Aug 19	Finnish Championships
10000m	34:29.91	-	Jul 17	Vihti
Semi	1:18:08	-	Jun 17	Forssa Half Marathon, Forssa

1990

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	9:13.81	-	Aug 22	Boras, Borås
3000m	9:18.27	-	Aug 18	Helsinki
3000m	9:06.28	-	Aug 1	Aarhus, Århus
3000m	9:11.02	-	Jul 9	Lappeenranta
3000m	9:12.00	-	Jul 5	Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku

1989

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	9:17.31	-	Aug 5	European Cup Final B, Strasbourg
3000m	9:03.74	-	Jul 30	Turku
CrossCount	24:40	-	Mar 19	17th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1988

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	39:07.30	-	Jul 29	Sudbury IAAF World Junior Championships

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kirsi Valasti's 5000 m personal best?

Kirsi Valasti's 5000 m personal best is 15:10.52, set on Jul 30, 2004 in Crystal Palace, London (GBR), #569 on the all-time list.

Which events does Kirsi Valasti compete in?

Kirsi Valasti competes in the 5000 m and 3000 m.

How did Kirsi Valasti perform in 2008?

2008 season best: 37:13, set on Aug 31, 2008 in Stockholm (SWE).