Petri NYKÄNEN

Born
Jan 1, 1973 (53 years old)
Events
Pole Vault · Decathlon

Petri NYKÄNEN is a Finland sprinter, born on January 1, 1973. He competes primarily in the 100m, 400m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 11.02 in the 100m, 50.76 in the 400m, 4:53.21 in the 1500m, 15.74 in the 110mH and 1.86 in the HJ. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Personal best · Pole Vault5.00
2003 season best6.54Aug 10, 2003
Personal best · Decathlon7047

As of Nov 6, 2026: Pole Vault 5.00, Decathlon 7047, 2003 season best 6.54 (Aug 10, 2003) · 53 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
100mToijala 2002Finland 100 m all-time list11.02*880 pts–
400mTallinn 1996Finland 400 m all-time list50.76814 pts–
1500mTallinn 1996Finland 1500 m all-time list4:53.21343 pts–
110mHTallinn 1996Finland 110 m hurdles all-time list15.74775 pts–
HJTallinn 1996Finland High Jump all-time list1.86792 pts–
PVTallinn 1996Finland Pole Vault all-time list5.00994 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2003LJ 6.54+2.0Aug 10, 2003–
2003100m 11.29+0.3Aug 10, 2003–
2002100m 11.02+2.2Jul 13, 2002–
1999PV 4.85–Feb 7, 1999–
1999LJ 6.60+2.9Jul 27, 1999–
199960m 7.17–Feb 13, 1999–
1999100m 11.50+0.0Jul 27, 1999–
1999Heptathlon 5327–Feb 7, 1999–
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FAQ

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Petri NYKÄNEN's Pole Vault personal best is 5.00, set on Jun 16, 1996 in Tallinn (EST).

Petri NYKÄNEN competes in the Pole Vault and Decathlon.

2003 season best: 6.54, set on Aug 10, 2003.