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Markku Tuokko

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Markku Tuokko

FINFINMen
Birth dateJun 24, 1951
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Markku Tuokko is a Finland thrower, born on June 24, 1951. He competes primarily in the SP and DT.

His personal bests include 20.03 in the SP and 68.12 in the DT. He has earned 1 gold and 2 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Key facts
Discus Throw
68.12
#86 all-time
Shot Put
20.03
#594 all-time
1983 season best
62.98
May 6, 1983 · Tel Aviv (ISR)
1983 season best
Age
75 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Discus Throw 68.12 (#86 all-time), Shot Put 20.03 (#594 all-time), 1983 season best 62.98 (May 6, 1983, Tel Aviv (ISR)) · 75 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1983
DT
62.98-May 6, 1983
↑
Tel Aviv (ISR)
1982
DT
65.78-Jul 22, 1982
↑
Pietarsaari (FIN)
1981
SP
19.36-Jun 19, 1981
↓
Keuruu (FIN)
1981
DT
67.26-Jul 5, 1981
↑
Helsinki (FIN)
1980
SP
19.45-Jul 1, 1980
↓
Turku (FIN)
1980
DT
67.50-May 27, 1980
↑
Lohja (FIN)
1979
SP
20.03-Aug 18, 1979
↓
Mikkeli (FIN)
1979
DT
68.12-May 5, 1979
↑
Fresno, CA (USA)
1978
DT
64.92-Sep 6, 1978
↑
Helsinki (FIN)
1977
SP
19.40-Jan 29, 1977
↓
Eerkkila (FIN) (i)
1977
DT
67.06-Aug 14, 1977
↑
Helsinki (FIN)
1976
SP
19.26-Aug 25, 1976
↓
Tampere (FIN)
1976
DT
66.04-Aug 28, 1976
↑
Nokia (FIN)
1975
DT
66.40-Aug 21, 1975
↑
Skövde (SWE)
1974
DT
64.40-Jun 8, 1974
↑
Kassel (GER)
1973
DT
65.60-Jun 14, 1973
↑
Malmö (SWE)

1983

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
60.46-Jul 24Kyröskoski
DT
62.98-May 6Tel Aviv

1982

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
NM-Sep 6Athina European Championships
DT
65.78-Jul 22Pietarsaari

1981

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
65.78-Sep 3Budapest
DT
63.56-Aug 2European Cup Final B, Athina
SP
19.26-Aug 1European Cup Final B, Athina
DT
67.10-Jul 16-
DT
67.10-Jul 16Kouvola
DT
67.26-Jul 5European Cup Semi Final, Helsinki
SP
19.36-Jun 19Keuruu
SP
18.38-Feb 22European Indoor Championships, Palais des Sports, Grenoble (i)
SP
18.38-Feb 21European Indoor Championships, Palais des Sports, Grenoble (i)

1980

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
61.84-Jul 28The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
DT
62.14-Jul 27The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
SP
19.45-Jul 1Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku
DT
67.10-Jun 21Saarijärvi
DT
67.10-Jun 21-
DT
67.36-Jun 6Tampere
DT
67.50-May 27Lohja

1979

23 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
63.32-Sep 2Stockholm SWE-FIN, Stockholm
DT
64.62-Aug 19Mikkeli
SP
20.03-Aug 18Mikkeli
DT
65.40-Aug 11Helsinki NC, Helsinki
DT
67.16-Aug 7Lohja
DT
64.50-Jul 29Kokkola
DT
64.74-Jul 25Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku
DT
61.96-Jul 22European Cup Final B, Karlovac
DT
64.80-Jul 17Oslo IAAF Golden Mile, Oslo
DT
66.80-Jul 15Kyröskoski
DT
64.70-Jul 14Äänekoski
DT
63.68-Jul 11Helsinki FIN-FRA, Helsinki
DT
66.14-Jul 5Oulu
DT
64.50-Jul 3Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
DT
64.36-Jul 1European Cup Semi Final, Genève
DT
67.08-Jun 23Saarijärvi
DT
67.78-Jun 20Helsinki
DT
66.20-Jun 18Kerava
DT
67.98-May 12Modesto, CA
DT
67.16-May 6Westwood, CA
DT
68.12-May 5Fresno, CA
DT
67.20-Apr 28San José
SP
19.55-Feb 24European Indoor Championships, Ferry-Dusika-Halle, Wien (i)

1978

7 performances
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Honours

4

European Indoor Championships

Shot Put

1979
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Praha European Championships

Discus Throw

1978
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Praha European Championships

Discus Throw

1978
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Roma World University Championships

Discus Throw

1975
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Markku Tuokko's Discus Throw personal best?

Markku Tuokko's Discus Throw personal best is 68.12, set on May 5, 1979 in Fresno, CA (USA), #86 on the all-time list.

Which events does Markku Tuokko compete in?

Markku Tuokko competes in the Discus Throw and Shot Put.

How did Markku Tuokko perform in 1983?

1983 season best: 62.98, set on May 6, 1983 in Tel Aviv (ISR).