Risto Ulmala

Risto Ulmala

FinlandFinland
Born
May 7, 1963 (63 years old)
Events
10 Kilometres Road · 3000 m

Risto Ulmala is a Finland middle-distance runner, born on May 7, 1963. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:41.66 in the 1500m, 7:44.3h in the 3000m, 13:21.90 in the 5000m, 27:53.00 in the 10000m and 2:13:58 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road27:25
1998 season best18:38Jun 20, 1998
Personal best · 3000 m7:44.3h

As of Nov 6, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 27:25, 3000 m 7:44.3h, 1998 season best 18:38 (Jun 20, 1998) · 63 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mJyväskylä 1991Finland 1500 m all-time list3:41.661,085 pts–
3000mStockholm 1991Finland 3000 m all-time list7:44.3h1,150 pts–
5000mMalmö 1991Finland 5000 m all-time list13:21.901,131 pts–
10000mBerlin 1991Finland 10 000 m all-time list27:53.001,143 pts#930
MarathonNY 1995Finland Marathon all-time list2:13:581,060 pts–
5KilometreRI 199313:42–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
19984MilesRoad 18:38–Jun 20, 1998–
199615Kilometr 44:47–Feb 24, 1996Tampa, FL (USA)
199510Kilometr 27:25–Sep 24, 1995Pittsburgh, PA (USA)
199515Kilometr 46:48–Feb 18, 1995Tampa, FL (USA)
1995Marathon 2:13:58–Nov 12, 1995New York Marathon
19943000m 7:49.77–Jul 26, 1994Lappeenranta (FIN)
19945000m 13:28.80–Aug 19, 1994Bruxelles (BEL)
19945Kilometre 13:54–Oct 16, 1994Providence, RI (USA)
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FAQ

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Risto Ulmala's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 27:25, set on Sep 24, 1995 in Pittsburgh, PA (USA).

Risto Ulmala competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and 3000 m.

1998 season best: 18:38, set on Jun 20, 1998.