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Petri NYKÄNEN

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Birth dateJan 1, 1973
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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.

Key facts
Pole Vault
5.00
Decathlon
7047
2003 season best
6.54
Aug 10, 2003
2003 season best
Age
53 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: Pole Vault 5.00, Decathlon 7047, 2003 season best 6.54 (Aug 10, 2003) · 53 years old

PB

Personal bests

11.02*
50.76
4:53.21
15.74
1.86
5.00
7.09
12.44
34.06
48.64
7047
7.17
5327

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2003
LJ
6.54+2.0Aug 10, 2003
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2003
100m
11.29+0.3Aug 10, 2003
↓
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2002
100m
11.02+2.2Jul 13, 2002
↓
-
1999
PV
4.85-Feb 7, 1999
↑
-
1999
LJ
6.60+2.9Jul 27, 1999
↑
-
1999
60m
7.17-Feb 13, 1999--
1999
100m
11.50+0.0Jul 27, 1999
↓
-
1999
Heptathlon
5327-Feb 7, 1999--
1999
Dec
6572-Jun 6, 1999
↑
-
1998
PV
4.80-Aug 7, 1998
↑
-
1998
100m
11.20+1.8Aug 6, 1998
↓
-
1998
SP
12.44-Jun 4, 1998
↓
-
1998
JT
48.64-Jun 4, 1998
↓
-
1996
HJ
1.86-Jun 15, 1996-European Cup Combined Events 1st League
1996
PV
5.00-Jun 16, 1996
↑
European Cup Combined Events 1st League
1996
LJ
7.09+2.0Jun 15, 1996
↑
European Cup Combined Events 1st League
1996
100m
11.10+3.0Jun 15, 1996
↓
European Cup Combined Events 1st League
1996
SP
12.05-Jun 15, 1996
↓
European Cup Combined Events 1st League
1996
110mH
15.74-Jun 16, 1996-European Cup Combined Events 1st League
1996
DT
34.06-Jun 16, 1996-European Cup Combined Events 1st League
1996
JT
43.30-Jun 16, 1996
↓
European Cup Combined Events 1st League
1996
400m
50.76-Jun 15, 1996-European Cup Combined Events 1st League
1996
1500m
4:53.21-Jun 16, 1996-European Cup Combined Events 1st League
1996
Dec
7047-Jun 16, 1996
↑
European Cup Combined Events 1st League

2003

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
11.29+0.3Aug 10Finnish Championships, Helsinki
LJ
6.54+2.0Aug 10Finnish Championships, Helsinki

2002

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
11.13+1.4Jul 28Kuortane
100m
11.02+2.2Jul 13Toijala

1999

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
11.50+0.0Jul 27Ähtari ME, Ähtäri
LJ
6.60+2.9Jul 27Ähtari ME, Ähtäri
Dec
6572-Jun 6Hyvinkää FIN-SWE-EST ME, Hyvinkää
60m
7.17-Feb 13Finnish Indoor Championships, Jyväskylä (i)
Heptathlon
5327-Feb 7Mustasaari ME, Mustasaari (i)
PV
4.85-Feb 7Mustasaari ME, Mustasaari (i)
PV
4.50-Jan 31Oulu (i)
60m
7.22-Jan 30Oulu (i)

1998

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
4.80-Aug 7Finnish Championships, Oulu
100m
11.20+1.8Aug 6Finnish Championships, Oulu
SP
12.44-Jun 4Soini
JT
48.64-Jun 4Soini

1996

17 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:53.21-Jun 16European Cup Combined Events 1st League
PV
5.00-Jun 16European Cup Combined Events 1st League
DT
34.06-Jun 16European Cup Combined Events 1st League
JT
43.30-Jun 16European Cup Combined Events 1st League
Dec
7047-Jun 16European Cup Combined Events 1st League
110mH
15.74-Jun 16European Cup Combined Events 1st League
Dec
7047-Jun 15European Cup Combined Events 1st League
400m
50.76-Jun 15European Cup Combined Events 1st League
HJ
1.86-Jun 15European Cup Combined Events 1st League
SP
12.05-Jun 15European Cup Combined Events 1st League
100m
11.10+1.3Jun 15European Cup Combined Events 1st League
1500m
4:53.21-Jun 15European Cup Combined Events 1st League
110mH
15.74-Jun 15European Cup Combined Events 1st League
PV
5.00-Jun 15European Cup Combined Events 1st League
DT
34.06-Jun 15European Cup Combined Events 1st League
JT
43.30-Jun 15European Cup Combined Events 1st League
LJ
7.09+2.0Jun 15European Cup Combined Events 1st League

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Petri NYKÄNEN's Pole Vault personal best?

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

Which events does Petri NYKÄNEN compete in?

Petri NYKÄNEN competes in the Pole Vault and Decathlon.

How did Petri NYKÄNEN perform in 2003?

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