Markku Taskinen
- Born
- Feb 25, 1952 (74 years old)
- Events
- 800 Metres Short Track
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.
Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:47.36
1978 season best1:56.1hMar 11, 1978 · Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (ITA) (i)
National record1:47.36800 Metres Short Track
Last competitionPraha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, PrahaAug 30, 1978 · 1:47.9h
As of Nov 6, 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
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
800m-short-trackIndoorMilano 19781:47.361,159 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 800m | 1:48.3h | – | Aug 29, 1978 | Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha |
| 1978 | 800m-short-track Indoor | 1:56.1h | – | Mar 11, 1978 | European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i) |
| 1977 | 800m-short-track Indoor | 2:31.6h | – | Mar 12, 1977 | European Indoor Championships, Velódromo de Anoeta, San Sebastián (i) |
| 1977 | 800m Indoor | 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 |