Laura Loponen

Laura Loponen

FinlandFinlandActive
Born
Apr 12, 2004 (22 years old)
Events
400 m hurdles · 400 Metres Short Track

Laura Loponen is a Finland sprinter, born on April 12, 2004. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

Her personal bests include 11.98 in the 100m, 24.56 in the 200m, 55.09 in the 400m, 2:18.44 in the 800m and 58.11 in the 400mH. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Personal best · 400 m hurdles58.11
2026 season best59.82Jul 12, 2026
Personal best · 400 Metres Short Track55.31
Last competitionFinnish U23 ChampionshipsAug 21, 2026 · 1:01.11

As of Nov 13, 2026: 400 m hurdles 58.11, 400 Metres Short Track 55.31, 2026 season best 59.82 (Jul 12, 2026) · Last competition: Finnish U23 Championships, Aug 21, 2026, 1:01.11 · 22 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mJämsä 2026Finland 100 m all-time list11.98*995 pts––
200mJämsänkoski 2024Finland 200 m all-time list24.56*983 pts––
400mVaasa 2022Finland 400 m all-time list55.091,010 pts––
800mIi 2022Finland 800 m all-time list2:18.44856 pts––
400mHVaasa 2022Finland 400 m hurdles all-time list58.111,078 pts–#615
60mIndoorMustasaari 20267.651,004 pts––

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202660m Indoor7.65–Feb 21, 2026Finnish U23 Indoor Championships
202660m 7.70–Jan 30, 2026OP-viestikarnevaalien esikisat
2026100m 11.98+2.6Jun 28, 2026Athletics Carnival - Sprint and Hurdles
2026200m-short-track 24.62–Jan 25, 2026Helsy-hallit 1
2026200m-short-track Indoor24.62–Jan 25, 2026Helsy-hallit 1
2026200m Indoor24.63+2.5Jun 28, 2026Athletics Carnival - Sprint and Hurdles
2026200m 24.63+2.5Jun 28, 2026Athletics Carnival - Sprint and Hurdles
2026400m-short-track Indoor55.73–Jan 24, 2026Helsy-hallit 1
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Laura Loponen's 400 m hurdles personal best is 58.11, set on Aug 28, 2022 in Kaarlen kenttä, Vaasa (FIN).

Laura Loponen competes in the 400 m hurdles and 400 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 59.82, set on Jul 12, 2026. Last competition: Finnish U23 Championships on Aug 21, 2026, 1:01.11.