Ritva Lemettinen

Ritva Lemettinen

Born
Sep 9, 1960 (66 years old)
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

Ritva Lemettinen is a Finland long-distance runner, born on September 9, 1960. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and Semi.

Her personal bests include 9:28.28 in the 3000m, 16:04.67 in the 5000m, 1:12:57 in the Semi, 2:28:00 in the Marathon and 51:12 in the 15Kilometr. She has earned 2 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Personal best · Marathon2:28:00
1996 season best2:42:00Oct 20, 1996
Personal best · Half Marathon1:12:57

As of Nov 6, 2026: Marathon 2:28:00, Half Marathon 1:12:57, 1996 season best 2:42:00 (Oct 20, 1996) · 66 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mTurku 1988Finland 3000 m all-time list9:28.281,013 pts–
5000mHelsinki 1995Finland 5000 m all-time list16:04.671,041 pts–
SemiSouth Shields 1992Finland Half Marathon all-time list1:12:571,070 pts–
MarathonLondon 1995Finland Marathon all-time list2:28:001,136 pts–
15KilometrLa Courneuve 199551:12–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1996Marathon 2:42:00–Oct 20, 1996–
19955000m 16:04.67–Jun 28, 1995–
199515Kilometr 51:12–Apr 30, 1995–
1995Semi 1:13:18–May 13, 1995–
1995Marathon 2:28:00–Apr 2, 1995–
199415Kilometr 51:25–Apr 9, 1994–
1994Marathon 2:29:16–Apr 17, 1994–
1993Marathon 2:33:19–Oct 31, 1993–
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Ritva Lemettinen's Marathon personal best is 2:28:00, set on Apr 2, 1995 in London (GBR).

Ritva Lemettinen competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

1996 season best: 2:42:00, set on Oct 20, 1996.