Marko Kotila

Birth dateJul 1, 1974

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Marko Kotila is a Finland middle-distance runner, born on July 1, 1974. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:53.93 in the 800m, 3:45.92 in the 1500m, 7:59.15 in the 3000m, 13:40.96 in the 5000m and 29:06.71 in the 10000m. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Key facts

3000 Metres Short Track

7:59.67

5000 m

13:40.96

2004 season best

8:26.54

Feb 14, 2004

2004 season best

Age

52 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 7:59.67, 5000 m 13:40.96, 2004 season best 8:26.54 (Feb 14, 2004) · 52 years old

Personal bests

1:53.93

3:45.92

7:59.15

13:40.96

29:06.71

3:52.90

7:59.67

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2004	3000m	8:26.54	-	Feb 14, 2004	↓	-
2003	1500m	3:53.17	-	Jul 9, 2003	↓	-
2003	1500m-short-track	3:54.50	-	Feb 22, 2003	↓	-
2003	3000m-short-track	8:15.00	-	Feb 23, 2003	↓	-
2003	5000m	14:31.03	-	Aug 9, 2003	↓	-
2003	10000m	30:08.03	-	Apr 12, 2003	↓	Athina European 10,000m Challenge, Athina
2002	1500m	3:49.14	-	Jul 28, 2002	↓	-
2002	1500m-short-track	3:52.90	-	Feb 23, 2002	↓	-
2002	3000m	8:10.14	-	Feb 17, 2002	↓	-
2002	5000m	14:11.50	-	Jul 18, 2002	↓	-
2002	10000m	29:06.71	-	May 18, 2002	↓	-
2001	1500m	3:48.40	-	Aug 8, 2001	↓	-
2001	3000m-short-track	7:59.67	-	Feb 24, 2001	↓	-
2001	3000m	8:05.67	-	May 31, 2001	↓	-
2001	5000m	13:59.53	-	Jun 7, 2001	↓	-
2001	10000m	30:53.56	-	Jul 8, 2001	↓	-
2000	800m	1:53.93	-	Jul 26, 2000	-	-
2000	1500m	3:46.68	-	Jul 4, 2000	↓	-
2000	3000m	7:59.15	-	Jul 1, 2000	↓	-
2000	5000m	13:48.10	-	Aug 13, 2000	↓	-
2000	10000m	29:25.33	-	Aug 20, 2000	↓	-
1999	1500m	3:45.92	-	Jun 19, 1999	↓	-
1999	3000m	8:08.58	-	Jul 14, 1999	↓	-
1999	5000m	14:06.07	-	Aug 21, 1999	↓	-
1998	1500m	3:46.85	-	Jun 19, 1998	↓	-
1998	3000m	8:01.69	-	Jul 15, 1998	↓	-
1998	5000m	13:50.01	-	Aug 2, 1998	↓	-
1997	3000m	8:11.71	-	Jun 7, 1997	↓	-
1997	5000m	13:40.96	-	Jul 18, 1997	↓	-
1997	CrossCount	39:18	-	Mar 23, 1997	↓	25th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Torino
1996	CrossCount	36:50	-	Dec 15, 1996	↓	3rd European Cross Country Championships, Charleroi
1993	1500m	3:51.57	-	Aug 1, 1993	↓	European Junior Championships
1993	CrossCount	22:23	-	Mar 28, 1993	↓	-

2004

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	8:26.54	-	Feb 14	Tampere Stars Games, Tampere (i)

2003

8 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	30:29.60	-	Aug 11	Finnish Championships, Helsinki
5000m	14:31.03	-	Aug 9	Finnish Championships, Helsinki
1500m	3:53.17	-	Jul 9	Tampere International Meeting, Tampere
10000m	30:40.95	-	Jun 15	Turku Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku
10000m	30:08.03	-	Apr 12	Athina European 10,000m Challenge, Athina
3000m-short-track	8:15.00	-	Feb 23	Finnish Indoor Championships, Kuortane (i)
1500m-short-track	3:54.50	-	Feb 22	Finnish Indoor Championships, Kuortane (i)
3000m-short-track	8:29.89	-	Feb 2	Kuortane (i)

2002

14 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	30:18.00	-	Aug 31	Kälviä
1500m	3:49.14	-	Jul 28	Kuortane
10000m	30:14.03	-	Jul 21	Finnish Championships, Joensuu
5000m	14:11.50	-	Jul 18	Finnish Championships, Joensuu
5000m	14:36.02	-	Jul 10	Tampere Stars Games, Tampere
3000m	8:14.68	-	Jul 3	Eurajoki
5000m	14:16.34	-	Jun 22	Saarijärvi
5000m	14:20.53	-	Jun 16	Lahti
10000m	29:06.71	-	May 18	Espoo
1500m-short-track	3:52.90	-	Feb 23	Tallinn FIN-Baltic States Indoor Match, Tallinn (i)
3000m	8:10.14	-	Feb 17	Finnish Indoor Championships, Tampere (i)
1500m	3:50.23	-	Feb 16	Finnish Indoor Championships, Tampere (i)
1500m	3:51.94	-	Feb 9	Mustasaari Botniagames, Mustasaari (i)
3000m	8:13.81	-	Feb 4	Tampere Stars Games, Tampere (i)

2001

12 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	14:04.45	-	Aug 26	Lahti
3000m	8:08.67	-	Aug 22	Tampere Games, Tampere
1500m	3:48.40	-	Aug 8	Ylöjärvi
5000m	14:26.71	-	Jul 22	Lapinlahti Savo Games, Lapinlahti
10000m	30:53.56	-	Jul 8	Finnish Championships, Turku
5000m	14:30.87	-	Jul 6	Finnish Championships, Turku
3000m	8:08.61	-	Jun 14	Helsinki Asics Grand Prix, Helsinki
5000m	13:59.53	-	Jun 7	Bergen Proffice Nordic Challenge, Bergen
3000m	8:05.67	-	May 31	Espoo Otaniemi Toukokuun kisat, Espoo
3000m-short-track	7:59.67	-	Feb 24	Umea Sweden-Finland-Baltikum, Umea (i)
3000m	8:07.73	-	Feb 18	Finnish Indoor Championships, Oulu (i)
1500m	3:54.79	-	Feb 17	Finnish Indoor Championships, Oulu (i)

2000

15 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	14:15.10	-	Sep 2	Helsinki Finnkampen / FIN-SWE/, Helsinki
10000m	29:25.33	-	Aug 20	Finnish Championships, Lahti
5000m	14:06.23	-	Aug 19	Finnish Championships, Lahti
1500m	3:50.01	-	Aug 18	Finnish Championships, Lahti
5000m	13:48.10	-	Aug 13	Lappeenranta Karelia Games, Lappeenranta
3000m	8:13.77	-	Aug 8	Nivala
5000m	13:55.34	-	Aug 2	Turku Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku
800m	1:53.93	-	Jul 26	Kannus
1500m	3:46.73	-	Jul 19	Tampere International, Tampere
1500m	3:46.68	-	Jul 4	Kälviä
3000m	7:59.15	-	Jul 1	Eurajoki
5000m	13:59.49	-	Jun 25	Saarijärvi
1500m	3:51.45	-	Jun 20	Lapua
3000m	8:18.23	-	Feb 13	Finnish Indoor Championships, Kuopio (i)
3000m	8:14.88	-	Feb 7	Tampere (i)

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Marko Kotila's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Marko Kotila's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 7:59.67, set on Feb 24, 2001 in Umea (SWE) (i).

Which events does Marko Kotila compete in?

Marko Kotila competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 5000 m.

How did Marko Kotila perform in 2004?

2004 season best: 8:26.54, set on Feb 14, 2004.