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Reima Salonen

Reima Salonen

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Birth dateOct 19, 1955
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Reima Salonen is a Finland race walker, born on October 19, 1955. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 50kmW and 3000m-short-track.

His personal bests include 1:19:52 in the 20kmW, 3:42:36 in the 50kmW, 10:56.88 in the 3000m-short-track, 19:48.20 in the 5000m-short-track and 2:08:28 in the 30Kilometr. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Key facts
50 km Race Walk
3:42:36
20 km race walk
1:19:52
1989 season best
11:19.49
Jun 8, 1989
1989 season best
Age
70 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: 50 km Race Walk 3:42:36, 20 km race walk 1:19:52, 1989 season best 11:19.49 (Jun 8, 1989) · 70 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:19:52
3:42:36
10:56.88
19:48.20
2:08:28
41:45.0HT

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1989
3000m-short-track
11:19.49-Jun 8, 1989
↓
-
1988
20kmW
1:28:25-Sep 23, 1988
↓
-
1988
30Kilometr
2:08:28-Sep 11, 1988--
1988
50kmW
3:44:57-Jul 24, 1988
↑
-
1987
20kmW
1:20:45-Oct 25, 1987
↓
-
1987
50kmW
3:58:13-Nov 1, 1987
↑
-
1986
20kmW
1:19:52-Jun 21, 1986
↓
-
1986
50kmW
3:42:36-May 24, 1986
↑
-
1985
10,000Metr
41:45.0h-Jul 24, 1985
↑
-
1985
50kmW
3:47:40-Jun 15, 1985
↑
-
1984
3000m-short-track
10:56.88-Feb 5, 1984
↓
-
1984
50kmW
3:48:36-Sep 30, 1984
↑
-
1983
20kmW
1:22:51-Aug 14, 1983
↓
IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1983
50kmW
3:52:53-Aug 12, 1983
↑
IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1982
20kmW
1:28:04-Sep 7, 1982
↓
Athina European Championships
1982
50kmW
3:49:47-Apr 18, 1982
↑
-
1980
20kmW
1:19:35-Apr 13, 1980
↓
-
1979
50kmW
3:49:52-Sep 15, 1979
↑
-
1976
5000m-short-track
19:48.20-Aug 7, 1976--
1976
50kmW
3:58:53-Sep 18, 1976
↑
-
1974
50kmW
4:35:48-Jun 9, 1974
↑
-
1973
10,000Metr
48:20.0h-Aug 25, 1973
↑
European Junior Championships

1989

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m-short-track
11:19.49-Jun 8Helsinki

1988

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:51:36-Sep 30The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
20kmW
1:28:25-Sep 23The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
30Kilometr
2:08:28-Sep 11Eura
50kmW
3:44:57-Jul 24Turku

1987

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:58:13-Nov 1Budapest
20kmW
1:20:45-Oct 25Naantali
20kmW
1:24:14-Aug 30IAAF World Championships
20kmW
1:24:14-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
50kmW
DNF-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
20kmW
1:21:34-Aug 14Kuopio

1986

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:46:14-Aug 31Stuttgart European Championships
20kmW
DQ-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
50kmW
3:46:14-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
20kmW
1:19:52-Jun 21Pihtipudas
50kmW
3:42:36-May 24Vantaa
20kmW
1:20:02-Apr 20Roma

1985

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
41:45.0HT-Jul 24Helsinki
50kmW
3:47:40-Jun 15Boras, Borås

1984

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:48:36-Sep 30Zhytomyr
50kmW
3:58:30-Aug 11The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
3000m-short-track
10:56.88-Feb 5Turku (i)

1983

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:22:51-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
50kmW
3:52:53-Aug 12IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
20kmW
1:22:51-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
50kmW
3:52:53-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
50kmW
3:55:50-May 1Naumburg

1982

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:55:29-Sep 10Athina European Championships
20kmW
1:28:04-Sep 7Athina European Championships
20kmW
1:28:04-Sep 6Athina European Championships
50kmW
3:55:29-Sep 6Athina European Championships
50kmW
3:49:47-Apr 18Mixhuca

1980

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:31:32-Jul 24The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
20kmW
1:19:35-Apr 13Ruse

1979

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:49:52-Sep 15Pietarsaari

1976

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
3:58:53-Sep 18IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Malmö
5000m-short-track
19:48.20-Aug 7Turku

1974

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
50kmW
4:35:48-Jun 9Race Walking Meeting, Turku - U20 Events

1973

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
48:20.0HT-Aug 25European Junior Championships
10Kilometr
48:20.0HT-Aug 24European Junior Championships

Honours

5

Stuttgart European Championships

50 Kilometres Race Walk

1986
4

The XXIII Olympic Games

50 Kilometres Race Walk

1984
4

IAAF World Championships

50 Kilometres Race Walk

1983
8

Athina European Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

1982
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Athina European Championships

50 Kilometres Race Walk

1982
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Reima Salonen's 50 km Race Walk personal best?

Reima Salonen's 50 km Race Walk personal best is 3:42:36, set on May 24, 1986 in Vantaa (FIN).

Which events does Reima Salonen compete in?

Reima Salonen competes in the 50 km Race Walk and 20 km race walk.

How did Reima Salonen perform in 1989?

1989 season best: 11:19.49, set on Jun 8, 1989.