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Lasse Orimus

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Birth dateJan 2, 1950
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Lasse Orimus is a Finland long-distance runner, born on January 2, 1950. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:52.8h in the 3000m, 13:18.19 in the 5000m and 28:05.72 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Key facts
5000 m
13:18.19
#787 all-time
10 000 m
28:05.72
1978 season best
13:45.2h
Aug 4, 1978 · Kokkola (FIN)
1978 season best
Age
76 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 5000 m 13:18.19 (#787 all-time), 10 000 m 28:05.72, 1978 season best 13:45.2h (Aug 4, 1978, Kokkola (FIN)) · 76 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1978
5000m
13:45.2h-Aug 4, 1978
↓
Kokkola (FIN)
1978
10000m
28:39.0h-Aug 6, 1978
↓
Kokkola (FIN)
1977
5000m
13:32.4h-Aug 28, 1977
↓
Stockholm (SWE)
1977
10000m
28:05.72-Jun 30, 1977
↓
Helsinki (FIN)
1976
3000m
7:52.8h-Jun 26, 1976-Saarijärvi (FIN)
1976
5000m
13:18.19-Jul 5, 1976
↓
Stockholm (SWE)

1978

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:39.0HT-Aug 6Kokkola NC, Kokkola
5000m
13:45.2HT-Aug 4Kokkola NC, Kokkola

1977

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:37.85-Sep 1Bydgoszcz POL-FIN, Bydgoszcz
5000m
13:32.4HT-Aug 28Stockholm SWE-FIN, Stockholm
10000m
28:05.72-Jun 30Helsinki World Games, Helsinki

1976

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:23.43-Jul 28The XXI Olympic Games
5000m
13:18.19-Jul 5Stockholm
5000m
13:25.52-Jul 2Turku NC, Turku
3000m
7:52.8HT-Jun 26Saarijärvi
5000m
13:33.9HT-Jun 22Helsinki

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Lasse Orimus's 5000 m personal best?

Lasse Orimus's 5000 m personal best is 13:18.19, set on Jul 5, 1976 in Stockholm (SWE), #787 on the all-time list.

Which events does Lasse Orimus compete in?

Lasse Orimus competes in the 5000 m and 10 000 m.

How did Lasse Orimus perform in 1978?

1978 season best: 13:45.2h, set on Aug 4, 1978 in Kokkola (FIN).