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Klaara Mertsalo

FINFINWomen
Birth dateNov 27, 2008
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Klaara Mertsalo is a Finland sprinter, born on November 27, 2008. She competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

Her personal bests include 59.83 in the 400m, 2:12.27 in the 800m, 4:35.33 in the 1500m, 10:15.26 in the 3000m and 10:49.57 in the 3000mSt. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Key facts
2000 Metres Short Track
6:46.59
800 m
2:12.27
2026 season best
58.94
Jul 28, 2026
2026 season best
Last competition
Finnkampen
Aug 29, 2026 · 10:49.18
Finnkampen
Age
17 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: 2000 Metres Short Track 6:46.59, 800 m 2:12.27, 2026 season best 58.94 (Jul 28, 2026) · Last competition: Finnkampen, Aug 29, 2026, 10:49.18 · 17 years old

PB

Personal bests

59.83
2:12.27
4:35.33
10:15.26
10:49.57
1500m-short-tracki
4:48.22
1500m-short-track
4:48.22
2000Metres
6:46.59
800m-short-tracki
2:15.50
300mi
42.22
300m-short-tracki
42.22

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
400m
58.94-Jul 28, 2026
↑
Aluemestaruuskilpailut 17-19v., Eteläinen alue
2026
800m
2:12.27-Jun 3, 2026
↑
Paavo Nurmi Games
2026
1500m
4:36.27-Jun 28, 2026
↑
Kestävyysjuoksu ja kilpakävelykarnevaali
2026
3000m
10:15.26-May 26, 2026-Tilastopajacup 2
2026
3000mSt
10:49.18-Aug 29, 2026
↓
Finnkampen
2025
300m-short-tracki
42.22-Jan 25, 2025-Avoimet Helsy-hallit 1, Liikuntamylly, Helsinki (i)
2025
300mi
42.22-Jan 25, 2025-Avoimet Helsy-hallit 1, Liikuntamylly, Helsinki (i)
2025
400m
59.83-Jun 7, 2025
↑
Eltsu Junior GP + 400m running day, Eläintarhan urheilukenttä, Helsinki - U20 Events
2025
800m
2:12.34-Jun 21, 2025
↑
Motonet GP Kuortane
2025
800m-short-tracki
2:15.50-Jan 19, 2025
↑
Avoimet- / Öppna NÅID hall mästerskapen i 17, 19 och allmänna klasserna, Liikuntamylly, Helsinki (i)
2025
1500m
4:35.33-Jun 26, 2025
↑
Eltsun kansalliset
2025
1500m-short-track
4:48.22-Mar 2, 2025
→
Finnish U18 Indoor Championships
2025
1500m-short-tracki
4:48.22-Mar 2, 2025
→
Finnish U18 Indoor Championships
2025
2000Metres
6:51.01-Jul 22, 2025
↓
18th European Youth Olympic Festival, Athletic track of National Arena Philip II, Skopje
2025
3000mSt
6:59.48-Jul 5, 2025
↓
Kestävyysjuoksu ja kilpakävelykarnevaali, Stadion, Lahti
2024
400m
59.92-Aug 21, 2024
↑
Eltsun kansalliset
2024
800mi
2:18.02-Feb 24, 2024
↑
Finnish U18 Indoor Championships, Botniahallen, Mustasaari (i)
2024
800m
2:19.60-May 26, 2024
↑
Toukokuun Kisat
2024
800m-short-tracki
2:22.97-Jan 28, 2024
↑
Avoimet Helsy-hallit 1
2024
1500m
4:51.49-Aug 11, 2024
↑
Finnish U17 Championships
2024
2000Metres
6:46.59-Aug 31, 2024
↓
Finnkampen U18
2024
3000mSt
6:46.59-Aug 31, 2024
↓
Finnkampen U18

2026

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
10:49.18-Aug 29Finnkampen
1500m
4:40.75-Aug 21Finnish U20 Championships
400m
58.94-Jul 28Aluemestaruuskilpailut 17-19v., Eteläinen alue
1500m
4:36.27-Jun 28Kestävyysjuoksu ja kilpakävelykarnevaali
3000mSt
10:59.44-Jun 27Kestävyysjuoksu ja kilpakävelykarnevaali
800m
2:12.99-Jun 20Motonet GP Kuortane
3000mSt
10:49.57-Jun 17Tilastopajacup 3
800m
2:12.27-Jun 3Paavo Nurmi Games
3000m
10:15.26-May 26Tilastopajacup 2
1500m
4:45.57-May 20Tilastopajacup 1

2025

25 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2000Metres
6:54.77-Jul 2518th European Youth Olympic Festival, Athletic track of National Arena Philip II, Skopje
3000mSt
6:51.01-Jul 2518th European Youth Olympic Festival, Athletic track of National Arena Philip II, Skopje
3000mSt
6:54.77-Jul 2518th European Youth Olympic Festival, Athletic track of National Arena Philip II, Skopje
2000Metres
6:51.01-Jul 2218th European Youth Olympic Festival, Athletic track of National Arena Philip II, Skopje
1500m
4:38.59-Jul 13Finnish U18 Championships
2000Metres
7:03.06-Jul 12Finnish U18 Championships
3000mSt
7:03.06-Jul 12Finnish U18 Championships
1500m
4:38.59-Jul 12Finnish U18 Championships
3000mSt
6:59.48-Jul 5Kestävyysjuoksu ja kilpakävelykarnevaali, Stadion, Lahti
1500m
4:37.92-Jul 5Kestävyysjuoksu ja kilpakävelykarnevaali, Stadion, Lahti
2000Metres
6:59.48-Jul 4Kestävyysjuoksu ja kilpakävelykarnevaali, Stadion, Lahti
1500m
4:35.33-Jun 26Eltsun kansalliset
800m
2:12.34-Jun 21Motonet GP Kuortane
800m
2:14.74-Jun 12Youth Athletic Games, Kimpisen yleisurheilukenttä, Lappeenranta
800m
2:14.58-Jun 10Tilastopajacup 3, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku
400m
59.83-Jun 7Eltsu Junior GP + 400m running day, Eläintarhan urheilukenttä, Helsinki - U20 Events
1500m
4:41.57-Jun 4Tilastopajacup 2, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku
3000mSt
7:06.88-May 24Koululiikuntaliiton yleisurheilumestaruuskilpailut, Klaukkalan urheilukenttä, Nurmijärvi - U20 Events
2000Metres
7:06.88-May 24Koululiikuntaliiton yleisurheilumestaruuskilpailut, Klaukkalan urheilukenttä, Nurmijärvi - U20 Events
800m
2:17.80-May 21Espoo Liikkuu Games, Leppävaaran Stadion, Espoo
1500m-short-track
4:48.22-Mar 2Finnish U18 Indoor Championships
1500m-short-tracki
4:48.22-Feb 28Finnish U18 Indoor Championships
800m-short-tracki
2:15.71-Jan 26Avoimet Helsy-hallit 1, Liikuntamylly, Helsinki (i)
300m-short-tracki
42.22-Jan 25Avoimet Helsy-hallit 1, Liikuntamylly, Helsinki (i)
800m-short-tracki
2:15.50-Jan 19Avoimet- / Öppna NÅID hall mästerskapen i 17, 19 och allmänna klasserna, Liikuntamylly, Helsinki (i)

2024

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
6:46.59-Aug 31Finnkampen U18
2000Metres
6:46.59-Aug 31Finnkampen U18
400m
59.92-Aug 21Eltsun kansalliset
1500m
4:51.49-Aug 11Finnish U17 Championships
2000Metres
7:08.62-Aug 10Finnish U17 Championships
3000mSt
6:52.91-Jul 19European Athletics U18 Championships, Banská Bystrica
2000Metres
6:52.91-Jul 18European Athletics U18 Championships, Banská Bystrica
3000mSt
7:02.08-Jul 6Kestävyysjuoksu- ja kilpakävelykarnevaalit, Paunun urheilukeskus, Jämsä
2000Metres
7:02.08-Jul 5Kestävyysjuoksu- ja kilpakävelykarnevaalit, Paunun urheilukeskus, Jämsä
2000Metres
7:10.37-Jun 13YAG Junior GP, Ratinan Stadion, Tampere
3000mSt
7:10.37-Jun 13YAG Junior GP, Ratinan Stadion, Tampere
3000mSt
7:15.97-Jun 3Klaukkala Junior GP, Klaukkalan urheilukenttä, Nurmijärvi
2000Metres
7:15.97-Jun 3Klaukkala Junior GP, Klaukkalan urheilukenttä, Nurmijärvi
800m
2:19.60-May 26Toukokuun Kisat
1500mi
4:55.34-Feb 25Finnish U18 Indoor Championships, Botniahallen, Mustasaari (i)
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Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Klaara Mertsalo's 2000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Klaara Mertsalo's 2000 Metres Short Track personal best is 6:46.59, set on Aug 31, 2024 in Olympiastadion, Helsinki (FIN).

Which events does Klaara Mertsalo compete in?

Klaara Mertsalo competes in the 2000 Metres Short Track and 800 m.

How did Klaara Mertsalo perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 58.94, set on Jul 28, 2026. Last competition: Finnkampen on Aug 29, 2026, 10:49.18.