Kirsi Valasti

Kirsi Valasti

FinlandFinland
Born
Nov 12, 1969 (57 years old)
Events
5000 m · 3000 m

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.

Personal best · 5000 m15:10.52
#563 all-time
2008 season best37:13Aug 31, 2008 · Stockholm
2008 season best
Personal best · 3000 m8:55.63
#955 all-time

As of Nov 15, 2026: 5000 m 15:10.52 (#563 all-time), 3000 m 8:55.63 (#955 all-time), 2008 season best 37:13 (Aug 31, 2008, Stockholm (SWE)) · 57 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mMadrid 2004Finland 3000 m all-time list8:55.631,121 pts#955
5000mLondon 2004Finland 5000 m all-time list15:10.521,143 pts#563
10000mHelsinki 2003Finland 10 000 m all-time list33:21.141,069 pts–
SemiForssa 2000Finland Half Marathon all-time list1:18:08969 pts–
3000m-short-track20029:32.871,019 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorTallinn 20029:32.871,019 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200810Kilometr 37:13–Aug 31, 2008Stockholm (SWE)
20043000m 8:55.63–Jul 17, 2004Madrid (ESP)
20045000m 15:10.52–Jul 30, 2004Crystal Palace, London (GBR)
20033000m 9:09.24–Aug 18, 2003Helsinki (FIN)
20035000m 15:56.47–Aug 11, 2003Finnish Championships
200310Kilometr 33:16–Sep 1, 2003Stockholm (SWE)
200310000m 33:21.14–Sep 5, 2003Helsinki (FIN)
20023000m Indoor9:22.67–Feb 17, 2002Finnish Indoor Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Kirsi Valasti's 5000 m personal best is 15:10.52, set on Jul 30, 2004 in Crystal Palace, London (GBR), #563 on the all-time list.

Kirsi Valasti competes in the 5000 m and 3000 m.

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