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Pentti Kuukasjärvi

Pentti Kuukasjärvi

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Birth dateNov 28, 1946
BirthplacePudasjärvi, Finland
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Pentti Kuukasjärvi (born 28 November 1946) is a Finnish athlete. He competed in the men's triple jump at the 1976 Summer Olympics.

Key facts
Triple Jump
16.87
#498 all-time
1978 season best
15.80
Mar 12, 1978 · Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (ITA) (i)
1978 season best
Last competition
European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)
Mar 12, 1978 · 15.80
European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)
Age
79 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: Triple Jump 16.87 (#498 all-time), 1978 season best 15.80 (Mar 12, 1978, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (ITA) (i)) · Last competition: European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i), Mar 12, 1978, 15.80 · 79 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1978
TJ
15.80-Mar 12, 1978
↑
European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)
1977
TJ
16.37-Jul 3, 1977
↑
Joensuu (FIN)
1976
TJ
16.49-Sep 12, 1976
↑
Blois (FRA)
1975
TJ
16.87+2.0Aug 31, 1975
↑
Helsinki (FIN)
1974
TJ
16.39-Aug 17, 1974
↑
Helsinki (FIN)
1973
TJ
16.46-Jun 18, 1973
↑
Helsinki (FIN)
1972
TJ
16.47-Aug 13, 1972
↑
Joensuu (FIN)
1971
TJ
15.83+2.4Aug 14, 1971
↑
Helsinki European Championships

1977

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.32-Aug 14European Cup Final A, Helsinki
TJ
16.37-Jul 3Joensuu

1976

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.49-Sep 12Blois
TJ
16.23-Jul 30The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
TJ
16.31+0.2Jul 29The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
TJ
16.44-Feb 22European Indoor Championships, Olympiahalle, München (i)
TJ
16.44-Feb 21European Indoor Championships, Olympiahalle, München (i)

1975

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.87+2.0Aug 31Helsinki

1974

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.12+0.8Sep 8Roma European Championships
TJ
16.12+0.8Sep 2Roma European Championships
TJ
16.39-Aug 17Helsinki vFIN, Helsinki

1973

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.46-Jun 18Helsinki

1972

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.47-Aug 13Joensuu

1971

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
15.83+2.4Aug 14Helsinki European Championships
TJ
15.83+2.4Aug 10Helsinki European Championships

Honours

5

European Indoor Championships

Triple Jump

1976
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Pentti Kuukasjärvi's Triple Jump personal best?

Pentti Kuukasjärvi's Triple Jump personal best is 16.87, set on Aug 31, 1975 in Helsinki (FIN), #498 on the all-time list.

Which events does Pentti Kuukasjärvi compete in?

Pentti Kuukasjärvi competes in the Triple Jump.

How did Pentti Kuukasjärvi perform in 1978?

1978 season best: 15.80, set on Mar 12, 1978 in Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (ITA) (i). Last competition: European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i) on Mar 12, 1978, 15.80.