Markus Pöyhönen

Markus Pöyhönen

FinlandFinland
Born
Oct 25, 1978 (48 years old)
Events
60 m · 100 m

Markus Pöyhönen is a Finland sprinter, born on October 25, 1978. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m.

His personal bests include 10.17 in the 100m, 21.50 in the 200m, 39.30 in the 4x100m, 7.23 in the LJ and 6.58 in the 60m. He has earned 4 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Personal best · 60 m6.58
2008 season best6.82Feb 23, 2008
2008 season best
National record6.5860 m
National record
Personal best · 100 m10.17

As of Nov 6, 2026: 60 m 6.58, 100 m 10.17, 2008 season best 6.82 (Feb 23, 2008) · National record (60 m) · 48 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100mKuortane 2002Finland 100 m all-time list10.17*1,148 pts–
200mEspoo 2002Finland 200 m all-time list21.50995 pts–
4x100mHelsinki 2005Finland 4 × 100 m all-time list39.30–
LJHelsinki 2002Finland Long Jump all-time list7.23971 pts–
60mIndoorHelsinki 20036.581,164 pts–
60m20036.581,164 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200860m 6.82–Feb 23, 2008–
2007100m 10.56+1.0Jun 20, 2007–
200660m 6.79–Jan 29, 2006–
2006100m 10.7h+2.9Jan 14, 2006–
200560m 6.67–Feb 12, 2005–
2005100m 10.38+0.3Jan 15, 2005–
20054x100m 39.30–Aug 12, 2005IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
200460m 6.84–Feb 21, 2004–
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FAQ

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Markus Pöyhönen's 60 m personal best is 6.58, set on Mar 4, 2003.

Markus Pöyhönen competes in the 60 m and 100 m.

2008 season best: 6.82, set on Feb 23, 2008.