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Markku Taskinen

Markku Taskinen

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Birth dateFeb 25, 1952
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Markku Taskinen is a Finland middle-distance runner, born on February 25, 1952. He competes primarily in the 800m, 4x400m and 800m-short-track.

His personal bests include 1:45.89 in the 800m, 3:03.57 in the 4x400m and 1:47.36 in the 800m-short-track. He has earned 1 gold and 4 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Key facts
800 Metres Short Track
1:47.36
1978 season best
1:56.1h
Mar 11, 1978 · Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (ITA) (i)
1978 season best
Last competition
Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
Aug 30, 1978 · 1:47.9h
Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
Record
National record · 800 Metres Short Track 1:47.36
National record
Age
74 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:47.36, 1978 season best 1:56.1h (Mar 11, 1978, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (ITA) (i)) · Last competition: Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha, Aug 30, 1978, 1:47.9h · National record (800 Metres Short Track) · 74 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1978
800m
1:48.3h-Aug 29, 1978
↑
Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
1978
800m-short-track
1:56.1h-Mar 11, 1978
↑
European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)
1977
800m-short-track
2:31.6h-Mar 12, 1977
↑
European Indoor Championships, Velódromo de Anoeta, San Sebastián (i)
1977
800m
2:31.6h-Mar 12, 1977
↑
European Indoor Championships, Velódromo de Anoeta, San Sebastián (i)
1976
800m
1:47.19-Jun 22, 1976
↑
Helsinki (FIN)
1975
800m
1:46.9h-Aug 3, 1975
↑
Stockholm (SWE)
1974
800m
1:48.7h-Sep 2, 1974
↑
Roma European Championships
1974
4x400m
3:03.57-Sep 8, 1974-Roma European Championships
1973
800m
1:48.17-Sep 2, 1973
↑
Stockholm (SWE)

1978

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.9HT-Aug 30Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
4x400m
DNF-Aug 29Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
800m
1:47.9HT-Aug 29Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
800m
1:48.3HT-Aug 29Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
800m
1:47.60-Aug 13Helsinki FIN-SWE, Helsinki
800m
1:46.97-Jul 27Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku
800m-short-track
1:47.36-Mar 12European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)
800m-short-track
1:56.1HT-Mar 11European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)
800m-short-track
1:56.1HT-Mar 11European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)
800m-short-track
1:47.36-Mar 11European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)

1977

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m-short-track
2:31.6HT-Mar 12European Indoor Championships, Velódromo de Anoeta, San Sebastián (i)
800m-short-track
2:31.6HT-Mar 12European Indoor Championships, Velódromo de Anoeta, San Sebastián (i)

1976

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.19-Jun 22Helsinki

1975

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.1HT-Aug 7Helsinki
800m
1:46.9HT-Aug 3Stockholm SWEvFIN, Stockholm

1974

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:03.57-Sep 8Roma European Championships
4x400m
3:04.6HT-Sep 7Roma European Championships
800m
1:45.89-Sep 4Roma European Championships
800m
1:47.7HT-Sep 3Roma European Championships
4x400m
3:04.6HT-Sep 2Roma European Championships
4x400m
3:03.57-Sep 2Roma European Championships
800m
1:45.89-Sep 2Roma European Championships
800m
1:47.7HT-Sep 2Roma European Championships
800m
1:48.7HT-Sep 2Roma European Championships

1973

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:48.17-Sep 2Stockholm

Honours

🥇

European Indoor Championships

800 Metres Short Track

1978
🥉

Roma European Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

1974
🥉

Roma European Championships

800 Metres

1974
🥉

Roma European Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

1974
🥉

Roma European Championships

800 Metres

1974
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Markku Taskinen's 800 Metres Short Track personal best?

Markku Taskinen's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:47.36, set on Mar 12, 1978 in Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (ITA) (i).

Which events does Markku Taskinen compete in?

Markku Taskinen competes in the 800 Metres Short Track.

How did Markku Taskinen perform in 1978?

1978 season best: 1:56.1h, set on Mar 11, 1978 in Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (ITA) (i). Last competition: Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha on Aug 30, 1978, 1:47.9h.