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Markus Pöyhönen

Markus Pöyhönen

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Birth dateOct 25, 1978
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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.

Key facts
60 m
6.58
100 m
10.17
2008 season best
6.82
Feb 23, 2008
2008 season best
Record
National record · 60 m 6.58
National record
Age
47 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 60 m 6.58, 100 m 10.17, 2008 season best 6.82 (Feb 23, 2008) · National record (60 m) · 47 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2008
60m
6.82-Feb 23, 2008
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2007
100m
10.56+1.0Jun 20, 2007
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2006
60m
6.79-Jan 29, 2006
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2006
100m
10.7h+2.9Jan 14, 2006
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2005
60m
6.67-Feb 12, 2005
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2005
100m
10.38+0.3Jan 15, 2005
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2005
4x100m
39.30-Aug 12, 2005
↑
IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
2004
60m
6.84-Feb 21, 2004
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2004
100m
10.40+2.7Jan 17, 2004
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2003
50Metres
5.77-Feb 23, 2003--
2003
60m
6.58-Mar 14, 2003
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Birmingham IAAF World Indoor Championships, National Indoor Arena, Birmingham (i)
2003
100m
10.26+1.2Jul 23, 2003
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2003
200m
21.57+1.4Aug 11, 2003
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2002
60m
6.63-Feb 16, 2002
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2002
LJ
7.23+0.9Sep 14, 2002--
2002
100m
10.17+2.6Jul 28, 2002
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2002
200m
21.50+1.0Jul 24, 2002
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2002
4x100m
39.58-Aug 10, 2002
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München European Championships, Olympiastadion, München
2001
100m
10.36-0.3Aug 26, 2001
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2001
200m
21.6h+0.6Jul 31, 2001
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2000
100m
10.51+1.5Aug 19, 2000
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2000
200m
21.97+3.1Jul 26, 2000
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1999
60m
7.1h-Jan 23, 1999
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1999
100m
10.88+1.4Aug 14, 1999
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1998
60m
6.99-Feb 21, 1998
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2008

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
60m
6.86-Feb 27Tampere Stars Games, Tampere (i)
60m
6.89-Feb 23Finnish Indoor Championships, Joensuu (i)
60m
6.82-Feb 23Finnish Indoor Championships, Joensuu (i)
60m
6.86-Feb 23Finnish Indoor Championships, Joensuu (i)

2007

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.67+0.6Aug 4Finnish Championships, Lappeenranta
100m
10.66+0.2Aug 3Finnish Championships, Lappeenranta
100m
10.66-0.7Jul 25Lahti Elite Games, Lahti
100m
10.69-0.5Jul 22Lapinlahti Savo Games, Lapinlahti
100m
10.65+0.4Jul 22Lapinlahti Savo Games, Lapinlahti
100m
10.56+1.1Jun 23Vaasa European Cup First League Extra Races, Vaasa
100m
10.81+0.4Jun 20Tampere Games, Tampere
100m
10.56+1.0Jun 20Tampere Games, Tampere
100m
10.60+1.3Jun 13Eurajoki Tähtikisat, Eurajoki
100m
10.68+0.4Jun 9Helsinki

2006

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.88+1.1Jun 7Tampere Elittikisat, Tampere
100m
10.76+1.8Jun 7Tampere Elittikisat, Tampere
60m
6.79-Jan 29Karlsruhe BW-Bank-Meeting, Karlsruhe (i)
100m
10.7HT+2.9Jan 14Pretoria

2005

32 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x100m
39.30-Aug 12IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
4x100m
39.30-Aug 6IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
100m
10.49+0.9Aug 6IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
4x100m
39.46-Jul 25Helsinki GE Money Grand Prix, Helsinki
100m
10.43+0.8Jul 25Helsinki GE Money Grand Prix, Helsinki
100m
10.49+1.1Jul 21Lappeenranta Karelia Games, Lappeenranta
100m
10.54-0.1Jul 16Finnish Championships, Pori
100m
10.61-1.7Jul 16Finnish Championships, Pori
100m
10.45+2.0Jul 16Finnish Championships, Pori
100m
10.42+1.4Jul 6Vantaa
100m
10.39+2.4Jul 6Vantaa
100m
10.50+0.2Jul 3Lapinlahti Savo Games, Lapinlahti
100m
10.49+1.0Jul 3Lapinlahti Savo Games, Lapinlahti
100m
10.39+1.2Jun 26Kuortane Games, Kuortane
100m
10.47+1.3Jun 22Turku
100m
10.38+2.4Jun 22Turku
4x100m
40.11-Jun 18Gävle European Cup 1st League Group A, Gävle
100m
10.78-2.1Jun 18Gävle European Cup 1st League Group A, Gävle
100m
10.56-0.9Jun 15Eurajoki Stars Games, Eurajoki
100m
10.62-1.1Jun 12Tampere Games, Tampere
100m
10.56-1.5Jun 12Tampere Games, Tampere
100m
10.76-Jun 9Joensuu
60m
6.74-May 27Helsinki (i)
60m
6.75-May 27Helsinki (i)
60m
6.82-May 27Helsinki (i)
60m
6.67-Feb 12Tampere Stars Games, Tampere (i)
60m
6.72-Feb 6Gent Flanders Indoor, Gent (i)
60m
6.69-Feb 3Göteborg Euro-Jump, Göteborg (i)
60m
6.68-Jan 29Stuttgart Sparkassen Cup, Schleyer Halle, Stuttgart (i)
60m
6.71-Jan 29Stuttgart Sparkassen Cup, Schleyer Halle, Stuttgart (i)
60m
6.73-Jan 23Helsinki (i)
60m
6.70-Jan 23Helsinki (i)
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Honours

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Finnish Championships

100 Metres

2005
7

Birmingham IAAF World Indoor Championships

60 Metres

2003
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Finnish Championships

100 Metres

2003
4

München European Championships

100 Metres

2002
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Finnish Championships

100 Metres

2002
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Finnish Indoor Championships

60 Metres

2002
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Markus Pöyhönen's 60 m personal best?

Markus Pöyhönen's 60 m personal best is 6.58, set on Mar 4, 2003 in Helsinki (FIN) (i).

Which events does Markus Pöyhönen compete in?

Markus Pöyhönen competes in the 60 m and 100 m.

How did Markus Pöyhönen perform in 2008?

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