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Pekka Vasala

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Pekka Vasala

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Birth dateApr 17, 1948
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Pekka Vasala is a Finland middle-distance runner, born on April 17, 1948. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:44.5h in the 800m, 3:36.33 in the 1500m, 3:57.13 in the Mile, 7:50.8h in the 3000m and 13:45.8h in the 5000m. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Key facts
800 m
1:44.5h
1500 m
3:36.33
#818 all-time
1974 season best
1:48.1h
Jul 14, 1974
1974 season best
Last competition
Roma European Championships
Sep 8, 1974 · 3:41.5h
Roma European Championships
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 gold
Age
78 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 800 m 1:44.5h, 1500 m 3:36.33 (#818 all-time), 1974 season best 1:48.1h (Jul 14, 1974) · Last competition: Roma European Championships, Sep 8, 1974, 3:41.5h · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 78 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:44.5HT
3:36.33
#818 all-time
3:57.13
7:50.8HT
13:45.8HT
3:52.1HT
5:07.6HT
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Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games1--1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1974
800m
1:48.1h-Jul 14, 1974
↓
-
1974
1500m
3:39.4h-Aug 17, 1974
↑
Helsinki (FIN)
1974
Mile
3:57.13-Jul 1, 1974
↑
-
1972
800m
1:44.5h-Aug 20, 1972
↓
-
1972
1500m
3:36.33-Sep 10, 1972
↑
Olympiastadion, München (GER)
1972
Mile
3:57.2h-Jul 6, 1972
↑
-
1972
2000m
5:07.6h-Sep 21, 1972--
1972
3000m
7:50.8h-Sep 20, 1972--
1972
5000m
13:45.8h-Jun 29, 1972-Helsinki (FIN)
1971
1500m-short-track
3:52.1h-Mar 13, 1971-European Indoor Championships
1971
1500m
3:41.49-Aug 15, 1971
↑
Helsinki European Championships
1969
1500m
3:44.1h-Sep 20, 1969
↑
Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
1968
1500m
4:08.51-Oct 18, 1968
↑
Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)

1974

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:41.5HT-Sep 8Roma European Championships
1500m
3:43.3HT-Sep 6Roma European Championships, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
1500m
3:41.5HT-Sep 2Roma European Championships
1500m
3:39.4HT-Aug 17Helsinki vFIN, Helsinki
800m
1:48.1HT-Jul 14Helsinki
Mile
3:57.13-Jul 1Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
Mile
3:59.1-Feb 7-

1972

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2000m
5:07.6HT-Sep 21Riihimäki
3000m
7:50.8HT-Sep 20Oulu
800m
1:46.0HT-Sep 17Rieti
800m
1:44.6HT-Sep 14Helsinki
1500m
3:36.33-Sep 10The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
1500m
3:37.91-Sep 9The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
1500m
3:40.86-Sep 8The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
800m
1:44.5HT-Aug 20Helsinki
1500m
3:38.3HT-Aug 2Oslo
800m
1:46.0HT-Jul 26Helsinki
1500m
3:36.8HT-Jul 19Turku
Mile
3:57.2HT-Jul 6Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
Mile
3:57.2-Jul 5-
5000m
13:45.8HT-Jun 29Helsinki World Games, Helsinki

1971

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:41.49-Aug 15Helsinki European Championships
1500m
3:43.6HT-Aug 13Helsinki European Championships
1500m
3:41.49-Aug 10Helsinki European Championships
1500m
3:43.6HT-Aug 10Helsinki European Championships
1500m-short-track
3:52.1HT-Mar 13European Indoor Championships
1500m-short-track
3:52.1HT-Mar 13European Indoor Championships

1968

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:08.51-Oct 18The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México

Honours

6

Roma European Championships

1500 Metres

1974
6

Roma European Championships

1500 Metres

1974
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The XX Olympic Games

1500 Metres

1972
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Pekka Vasala's 800 m personal best?

Pekka Vasala's 800 m personal best is 1:44.5h, set on Aug 20, 1972 in Helsinki (FIN).

Which events does Pekka Vasala compete in?

Pekka Vasala competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

How did Pekka Vasala perform in 1974?

1974 season best: 1:48.1h, set on Jul 14, 1974. Last competition: Roma European Championships on Sep 8, 1974, 3:41.5h.

How many medals has Pekka Vasala won?

Pekka Vasala has won 1 Olympic Games medal.