Manu Kankaanniemi

FinlandFinlandActive
Born
Mar 16, 2006 (20 years old)
Events
Discus Throw

Manu Kankaanniemi is a Finland sprinter, born on March 16, 2006. He competes primarily in the 100m, 400m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 11.56 in the 100m, 55.21 in the 400m, 5:14.80 in the 1500m, 1.71 in the HJ and 3.25 in the PV. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Personal best · Discus Throw53.98
2026 season best54.35May 17, 2026 · Koulumäen kenttä, Espoo
2026 season best
Last competitionJanakkala GamesJul 3, 2026 · 50.10
Janakkala Games

As of Nov 13, 2026: Discus Throw 53.98, 2026 season best 54.35 (May 17, 2026, Koulumäen kenttä, Espoo (FIN)) · Last competition: Janakkala Games, Jul 3, 2026, 50.10 · 20 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mTampere 2023Finland 100 m all-time list11.56728 pts––
400mBorås 2023Finland 400 m all-time list55.21578 pts––
1500mBorås 2023Finland 1500 m all-time list5:14.80200 pts––
HJBorås 2023Finland High Jump all-time list1.71663 pts––
PVTampere 2023Finland Pole Vault all-time list3.25530 pts––
LJBorås 2023Finland Long Jump all-time list6.32778 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026DT 54.35–May 17, 2026Jussi Viitalan muistokisa
2026DT Indoor54.35–May 17, 2026Jussi Viitalan muistokisa
2025ShotPut(6k 16.48–Jul 3, 2025Lohjan Lajikarnevaalit, kiekonheitto, kuulantyöntö, moniottelut 2025, Harjun urheilukeskus, Lohja - U23 Events
2025DT 53.98–Jun 20, 2025Keuruun 58. Juhannuskisat, Keuruun keskuskenttä, Keuruu
2025DiscusThro 59.91–Jul 19, 2025Janakkala Games
2024ShotPut(6k 15.93–Aug 2, 2024Finnish U20 Championships, Peltosaaren yleisurheilukenttä, Riihimäki
2024DT 51.99–Jun 19, 2024Harju Cup 2
2024DiscusThro 58.13–Jun 11, 2024Tilastopajacup 4
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Manu Kankaanniemi's Discus Throw personal best is 53.98, set on Jun 20, 2025 in Keuruun keskuskenttä, Keuruu (FIN).

Manu Kankaanniemi competes in the Discus Throw.

2026 season best: 54.35, set on May 17, 2026 in Koulumäen kenttä, Espoo (FIN). Last competition: Janakkala Games on Jul 3, 2026, 50.10.