Manu Kankaanniemi
FINMenManu 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.
As of Sep 24, 2026: Discus Throw 53.98, 2026 season best 54.35 (May 17, 2026, Ruonalan urheiluhalli, Kotka (FIN) (i)) · Last competition: Janakkala Games, Jul 3, 2026, 50.10 · 20 years old
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DT | 54.35 | - | May 17, 2026 | ↑ | Jussi Viitalan muistokisa |
| 2025 | ShotPut(6k | 16.48 | - | Jul 3, 2025 | ↓ | Lohjan Lajikarnevaalit, kiekonheitto, kuulantyöntö, moniottelut 2025, Harjun urheilukeskus, Lohja - U23 Events |
| 2025 | DT | 53.98 | - | Jun 20, 2025 | ↑ | Keuruun 58. Juhannuskisat, Keuruun keskuskenttä, Keuruu |
| 2025 | DiscusThro | 59.91 | - | Jul 19, 2025 | ↓ | Janakkala Games |
| 2024 | ShotPut(6k | 15.93 | - | Aug 2, 2024 | ↓ | Finnish U20 Championships, Peltosaaren yleisurheilukenttä, Riihimäki |
| 2024 | DT | 51.99 | - | Jun 19, 2024 | ↑ | Harju Cup 2 |
| 2024 | DiscusThro | 58.13 | - | Jun 11, 2024 | ↓ | Tilastopajacup 4 |
| 2023 | HJ | 1.71 | - | Jun 10, 2023 | - | Sweden Combined Events Challenge, Ryavallen, Borås - Combined Events |
| 2023 | PV | 3.25 | - | May 20, 2023 | - | Aluemestaruusottelut - Tampere Combined Events |
| 2023 | LJ | 6.58 | - | Mar 10, 2023 | ↓ | Tampere Junior Indoor Games, TESC, Tampere (i) |
| 2023 | 60mH | 8.52 | - | Feb 12, 2023 | - | Pyrinnön kansalliset |
| 2023 | 60MetresHu | 8.52 | - | Feb 12, 2023 | - | Pyrinnön kansalliset |
| 2023 | 100m | 11.56 | +1.1 | May 19, 2023 | - | Aluemestaruusottelut - Tampere Combined Events |
| 2023 | 110MetresH | 15.28 | +0.8 | May 20, 2023 | - | Aluemestaruusottelut - Tampere Combined Events |
| 2023 | ShotPut(5k | 16.95 | - | Sep 3, 2023 | ↓ | Finnkampen, Olympiastadion, Stockholm |
| 2023 | 400m | 55.21 | - | Jun 10, 2023 | - | Sweden Combined Events Challenge, Ryavallen, Borås - Combined Events |
| 2023 | DiscusThro | 58.34 | - | Sep 30, 2023 | ↓ | Espoonlahden heittokisat |
| 2023 | DT | 58.34 | - | Sep 30, 2023 | ↑ | Espoonlahden heittokisat |
| 2023 | JavelinThr | 62.79 | - | Jun 11, 2023 | ↓ | Sweden Combined Events Challenge, Ryavallen, Borås - Combined Events |
| 2023 | 1500m | 5:14.80 | - | Jun 11, 2023 | - | Sweden Combined Events Challenge, Ryavallen, Borås - Combined Events |
| 2023 | DecathlonB | 6437 | - | May 20, 2023 | - | Aluemestaruusottelut - Tampere Combined Events |
| 2022 | LJ | 6.27 | -1.7 | Jun 5, 2022 | ↓ | Urheilukenttä, Nakkila (FIN) |
| 2022 | TJ | 13.59 | +1.9 | Jul 9, 2022 | - | Keskusurheilukenttä, Sastamala (FIN) |
| 2022 | ShotPut(5k | 14.00 | - | Jun 5, 2022 | ↓ | Urheilukenttä, Nakkila (FIN) |
| 2022 | DiscusThro | 46.11 | - | Jul 16, 2022 | ↓ | Keskusurheilukenttä, Laitila (FIN) |
| 2022 | JavelinThr | 62.14 | - | Jul 27, 2022 | ↓ | Sorvakon urheilukenttä, Uusikaupunki (FIN) |
| 2021 | DiscusThro | 50.94 | - | Jul 24, 2021 | ↓ | - |
2026
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DT | 50.10 | - | Jul 3 | Janakkala Games |
DT | 52.56 | - | Jun 7 | Parkano Games |
DT | 52.90 | - | May 26 | Tilastopajacup 2 |
DT | 54.35 | - | May 17 | Jussi Viitalan muistokisa |
DT | 53.47 | - | Jan 24 | Finnish Discus Winter Throwing Championships |
2025
25 performances2024
20 performancesHonours
No medals
Frequently asked questions
What is Manu Kankaanniemi's Discus Throw personal best?
Manu Kankaanniemi's Discus Throw personal best is 53.98, set on Jun 20, 2025 in Keuruun keskuskenttä, Keuruu (FIN).
Which events does Manu Kankaanniemi compete in?
Manu Kankaanniemi competes in the Discus Throw.
How did Manu Kankaanniemi perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 54.35, set on May 17, 2026 in Ruonalan urheiluhalli, Kotka (FIN) (i). Last competition: Janakkala Games on Jul 3, 2026, 50.10.