Photo: Mauri Vuorinen / Lehtikuva—Public domain
Olavi SALONEN
- Born
- Dec 20, 1933
- Events
- 1500 m · Mile
Olavi SALONEN is a Finland middle-distance runner, born on December 20, 1933. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 1:50.7h in the 800m, 3:40.2h in the 1500m, 3:59.1h in the Mile, 3:13.8h in the 4x400m and 2:19.4h in the 1000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.
Personal best · 1500 m3:40.2h
1964 season best3:46.8hOct 17, 1964
Personal best · Mile3:59.1h
As of Oct 27, 2026: 1500 m 3:40.2h, Mile 3:59.1h, 1964 season best 3:46.8h (Oct 17, 1964) · 92 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 1500m | 3:46.8h | – | Oct 17, 1964 | – |
| 1962 | 800m | 1:51.2h | – | Sep 15, 1962 | Beograd European Championships |
| 1962 | 4x400m | 3:13.8h | – | Sep 15, 1962 | Beograd European Championships |
| 1962 | Mile | 3:59.1h | – | Aug 21, 1962 | – |
| 1960 | 1500m | 3:46.4h | – | Sep 3, 1960 | – |
| 1958 | 800m | 1:50.7h | – | Aug 23, 1958 | Stockholm European Championships |
| 1958 | 1000m | 2:19.4h | – | Sep 19, 1958 | – |
| 1957 | 1500m | 3:40.2h | – | Jul 11, 1957 | – |