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Pentti Eskola

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Pentti Eskola

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Birth dateJul 16, 1938
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Pentti Eskola is a Finland jumper, born on July 16, 1938. He competes primarily in the LJ.

His personal bests include 8.04 in the LJ. He has earned 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Key facts
Long Jump
8.04
#846 all-time
1966 season best
7.51
Aug 31, 1966 · Népstadion, Budapest (HUN)
1966 season best
Age
88 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: Long Jump 8.04 (#846 all-time), 1966 season best 7.51 (Aug 31, 1966, Népstadion, Budapest (HUN)) · 88 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1966
LJ
7.51-Aug 31, 1966
↑
Népstadion, Budapest (HUN)
1964
LJ
7.43-2.1Oct 18, 1964
↑
National Stadium, Tokyo (JPN)
1963
LJ
8.15+3.9Jun 21, 1963
↑
Helsinki (FIN)
1962
LJ
7.85-Sep 14, 1962
↑
Beograd European Championships

1966

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.51-Aug 31Budapest European Championships, Népstadion, Budapest
LJ
7.42-Aug 31Budapest European Championships, Népstadion, Budapest

1964

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.43-2.1Oct 18The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo

1963

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
8.04+1.0Jul 4Helsinki
LJ
8.15+3.9Jun 21Kauhava

1962

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.85-Sep 14Beograd European Championships
LJ
7.62-Sep 13Beograd European Championships

Honours

7

Budapest European Championships

Long Jump

1966
7

Budapest European Championships

Long Jump

1966
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Beograd European Championships

Long Jump

1962
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Beograd European Championships

Long Jump

1962
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Pentti Eskola's Long Jump personal best?

Pentti Eskola's Long Jump personal best is 8.04, set on Jul 4, 1963 in Helsinki (FIN), #846 on the all-time list.

Which events does Pentti Eskola compete in?

Pentti Eskola competes in the Long Jump.

How did Pentti Eskola perform in 1966?

1966 season best: 7.51, set on Aug 31, 1966 in Népstadion, Budapest (HUN).