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Matti Välimäki

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Matti Välimäki

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Birth dateFeb 6, 1987
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Matti Välimäki is a Finland sprinter, born on February 6, 1987. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

His personal bests include 10.97 in the 100m, 21.57 in the 200m, 46.69 in the 400m, 1:54.86 in the 800m and 3:09.87 in the 4x400m. He has earned 4 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Key facts
400 m
46.69
200 Metres Short Track
21.99
2019 season best
49.71
Jun 25, 2019 · Turku (FIN)
2019 season best
Age
39 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: 400 m 46.69, 200 Metres Short Track 21.99, 2019 season best 49.71 (Jun 25, 2019, Turku (FIN)) · 39 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2019
400m
49.71-Jun 25, 2019
↓
Turku (FIN)
2016
400m
50.14-Jul 22, 2016
↓
Oulu (FIN)
2015
200m
22.33+0.1Aug 2, 2015
↑
Pori (FIN)
2015
200m-short-track
22.41-Feb 7, 2015
↓
Jyväskylä (FIN) (i)
2015
300m
35.58-Feb 15, 2015
↓
Pori (FIN) (i)
2015
400m
48.00-Aug 1, 2015
↓
Pori (FIN)
2014
400m
48.82-Aug 13, 2014
↓
Turku (FIN)
2012
400m
47.97-May 5, 2012
↓
Los Angeles, CA (USA)
2011
400m
47.07-Jul 24, 2011
↓
Lapinlahti (FIN)
2010
200m
21.70-0.7Aug 8, 2010
↑
Kajaani (FIN)
2010
300m
34.36-Feb 11, 2010
↓
Mustasaari (FIN) (i)
2010
400m
46.89-Aug 6, 2010
↓
Kajaani (FIN)
2010
4x400m
3:11.70-Aug 28, 2010
↓
Helsinki (FIN)
2009
200m
21.57+1.2Aug 2, 2009
↑
Espoo (FIN)
2009
400m
46.69-Aug 29, 2009
↓
Göteborg (SWE)
2009
4x400m
3:09.87-Jun 21, 2009
↓
European Athletics Team Championships First League, Fana Stadion, Bergen
2008
200m
22.08-0.1Aug 3, 2008
↑
Lappeenranta (FIN)
2008
300m
34.49-May 24, 2008
↓
Salo (FIN)
2008
400m
46.90-Aug 24, 2008
↓
Lahti (FIN)
2008
800m
1:54.86-Jul 8, 2008-Kristiinankaupunki (FIN)
2007
400m
48.49-Aug 3, 2007
↓
Lappeenranta (FIN)
2006
200m
21.99-Mar 5, 2006
↑
Helsinki (FIN) (i)
2006
200m-short-track
21.99-Mar 5, 2006
↓
Helsinki (FIN) (i)
2006
300m
35.21-Feb 4, 2006
↓
Tampere (FIN) (i)
2006
400m
48.18-Jul 23, 2006
↓
Jyväskylä (FIN)
2006
400m-short-track
48.93-Mar 4, 2006-Helsinki (FIN) (i)
2005
100m
10.97+1.6Jun 8, 2005-Närpiö (FIN)
2005
200m
22.43-0.2Jun 15, 2005
↑
Eurajoki (FIN)
2005
400m
47.99-Jul 16, 2005
↓
Pori (FIN)
2004
60m
7.24-Feb 28, 2004-Helsinki (FIN) (i)
2004
300m
34.54-Aug 14, 2004
↓
Lahti (FIN)
2004
300m-short-track
35.33-Feb 29, 2004-Helsinki (FIN) (i)
2004
400m
48.55-Jul 31, 2004
↓
Vaasa (FIN)

2019

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
49.71-Jun 25Tilastopajacup, Turku

2016

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
50.14-Jul 22Finnish Championships, Oulu

2015

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
22.33+0.1Aug 2Finnish Championships, Pori
400m
48.00-Aug 1Finnish Championships, Pori
400m
48.59-Jul 31Finnish Championships, Pori
400m
48.34-Jul 22Turku Tilastopajacup, Turku
400m
48.81-Jun 25Turku Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku
400m
49.27-Jun 11Jyväskylä
400m
50.32-Jun 7Raasepori Karis Telefon Games, Raasepori
300m
35.58-Feb 15Pori (i)
200m-short-track
22.43-Feb 7Jyväskylä Indoor Games, Jyväskylä (i)
200m-short-track
22.41-Feb 7Jyväskylä Indoor Games, Jyväskylä (i)

2014

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
48.82-Aug 13Turku Tilastopajacup, Turku

2012

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
49.13-Aug 23Finnish Championships, Lahti
400m
48.75-May 16Namur Athletissima, Namur
400m
47.97-May 5Los Angeles Oxy Invite, Los Angeles, CA
400m
48.13-Apr 29Irvine Steve Scott Invitational, Irvine, CA
400m
48.17-Apr 20Greensboro Friendship & Freedom Games, Greensboro, NC

2011

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
47.47-Aug 6Finnish Championships, Turku
400m
47.84-Aug 5Finnish Championships, Turku
400m
47.07-Jul 24Lapinlahti Savo Games, Lapinlahti
400m
47.38-Jun 18European Athletics Team Championships First League, Izmir
400m
47.29-Jun 11Helsinki
400m
47.78-Jun 5Espoo Challenge, Espoo

2010

17 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
47.54-Sep 11Annecy DécaNation, Annecy
4x400m
3:11.70-Aug 28Helsinki FIN-SWE International Match, Helsinki
400m
47.22-Aug 27Helsinki FIN-SWE International Match, Helsinki
400m
46.92-Aug 21Joensuu Vattenfall Eliittikisat, Joensuu
200m
21.78+0.6Aug 8Finnish Championships, Kajaani
200m
21.70-0.7Aug 8Finnish Championships, Kajaani
400m
46.89-Aug 6Finnish Championships, Kajaani
400m
49.17-Aug 5Finnish Championships, Kajaani
400m
47.39-Jul 15Pori
400m
47.24-Jul 1Sollentuna Folksam GP, Sollentuna
400m
47.29-Jun 30Espoo Vattenfall Meeting, Espoo
4x400m
3:12.74-Jun 20SPAR European Team Championships, Fana Stadion, Bergen
400m
47.29-Jun 19SPAR European Team Championships, Fana Stadion, Bergen
400m
47.39-Jun 9Helsinki 4 Athletics GP, Helsinki
400m
47.29-Jun 5Oordegem Int. Flanders Athletics Meeting, Oordegem
300m
34.36-Feb 11Mustasaari Botnia Games, Mustasaari (i)
200m
22.32-Feb 6Tampere (i)

2009

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
47.11-Sep 9Paris Décanation, Paris
400m
46.69-Aug 29Göteborg SWE-FIN Match, Göteborg
200m
21.96-1.1Aug 2Finnish Championships, Espoo
200m
21.57+1.2Aug 2Finnish Championships, Espoo
400m
47.55-Aug 1Finnish Championships, Espoo
400m
48.42-Jul 31Finnish Championships, Espoo
400m
47.12-Jul 25Lapinlahti Savo Games, Lapinlahti
400m
46.89-Jul 18Kaunas European U23 Championships, S. Darius & S. Girėnas Stadium, Kaunas
400m
47.24-Jul 18Kaunas European U23 Championships, S. Darius & S. Girėnas Stadium, Kaunas
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Honours

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Finnish Championships

400 Metres

2011
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Finnish Championships

400 Metres

2010
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Finnish Championships

400 Metres

2009
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Finnish Championships

400 Metres

2008
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Matti Välimäki's 400 m personal best?

Matti Välimäki's 400 m personal best is 46.69, set on Aug 29, 2009 in Göteborg (SWE).

Which events does Matti Välimäki compete in?

Matti Välimäki competes in the 400 m and 200 Metres Short Track.

How did Matti Välimäki perform in 2019?

2019 season best: 49.71, set on Jun 25, 2019 in Turku (FIN).