Marika Eklund

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Marika Eklund

Born
Apr 14, 1948 (78 years old)
Events
400 m

Marika Eklund is a Finland sprinter, born on April 14, 1948. She competes primarily in the 400m, 4x100m and 4x400m.

Her personal bests include 53.11 in the 400m, 44.68 in the 4x100m and 3:25.7h in the 4x400m. She has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Personal best · 400 m53.11
1976 season best53.64Jul 25, 1976
National record3:25.7h4 × 400 m

As of Nov 6, 2026: 400 m 53.11, 1976 season best 53.64 (Jul 25, 1976) · National record (4 × 400 m) · 78 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
400mHelsinki 1971Finland 400 m all-time list53.111,084 pts–
4x100mMünchen 1972Finland 4 × 100 m all-time list44.68–
4x400mRoma 1974Finland 4 × 400 m all-time list3:25.7h–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1976400m 53.64–Jul 25, 1976–
19764x400m 3:25.87–Jul 31, 1976–
19744x400m 3:25.7h–Sep 8, 1974Roma European Championships
19724x100m 44.68–Sep 9, 1972–
1972400m 53.50–Sep 3, 1972–
19724x400m 3:29.44–Sep 10, 1972–
1971400m 53.11–Aug 11, 1971Helsinki European Championships
19714x400m 3:37.21–Aug 15, 1971Helsinki European Championships
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FAQ

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Marika Eklund's 400 m personal best is 53.11, set on Aug 11, 1971 in Olympiastadion, Helsinki (FIN).

Marika Eklund competes in the 400 m.

1976 season best: 53.64, set on Jul 25, 1976.