Lasse Orimus

FinlandFinland
Born
Jan 2, 1950 (76 years old)
Events
5000 m · 10 000 m

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.

Personal best · 5000 m13:18.19
#787 all-time
1978 season best13:45.2hAug 4, 1978 · Kokkola
Personal best · 10 000 m28:05.72

As of Nov 6, 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

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mSaarijärvi 1976Finland 3000 m all-time list7:52.8h1,099 pts–
5000mStockholm 1976Finland 5000 m all-time list13:18.191,144 pts#787
10000mHelsinki 1977Finland 10 000 m all-time list28:05.721,124 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
19785000m 13:45.2h–Aug 4, 1978Kokkola (FIN)
197810000m 28:39.0h–Aug 6, 1978Kokkola (FIN)
19775000m 13:32.4h–Aug 28, 1977Stockholm (SWE)
197710000m 28:05.72–Jun 30, 1977Helsinki (FIN)
19763000m 7:52.8h–Jun 26, 1976Saarijärvi (FIN)
19765000m 13:18.19–Jul 5, 1976Stockholm (SWE)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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.

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

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