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Ritva Lemettinen

Ritva Lemettinen

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Birth dateSep 9, 1960
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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.

Key facts
Marathon
2:28:00
Half Marathon
1:12:57
1996 season best
2:42:00
Oct 20, 1996
1996 season best
Age
66 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: Marathon 2:28:00, Half Marathon 1:12:57, 1996 season best 2:42:00 (Oct 20, 1996) · 66 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1996
Marathon
2:42:00-Oct 20, 1996
↓
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1995
5000m
16:04.67-Jun 28, 1995--
1995
15Kilometr
51:12-Apr 30, 1995
↑
-
1995
Semi
1:13:18-May 13, 1995
↑
-
1995
Marathon
2:28:00-Apr 2, 1995
↓
-
1994
15Kilometr
51:25-Apr 9, 1994
↑
-
1994
Marathon
2:29:16-Apr 17, 1994
↓
-
1993
Marathon
2:33:19-Oct 31, 1993
↓
-
1992
15Kilometr
52:40-Apr 4, 1992
↑
-
1992
Semi
1:12:57-Sep 20, 1992
↑
-
1992
Marathon
2:34:07-Oct 25, 1992
↓
-
1990
Marathon
2:39:42-Aug 27, 1990
↓
Split European Championships
1989
15Kilometr
52:48-Oct 28, 1989
↑
-
1989
Marathon
2:34:00-Nov 5, 1989
↓
-
1988
3000m
9:28.28-Jul 28, 1988--
1988
Semi
1:15:57-Aug 27, 1988
↑
-

1996

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:42:00-Oct 20Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL

1995

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:28:39-Oct 15Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL
Marathon
2:31:19-Aug 5IAAF World Championships
5000m
16:04.67-Jun 28Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
Semi
1:13:18-May 13Half Marathon, Göteborg
15Kilometr
51:12-Apr 30La Courneuve
Marathon
2:28:00-Apr 2London Marathon, London

1994

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:33:11-Nov 6New York Marathon, New York, NY
Marathon
2:33:05-Aug 7Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
Marathon
2:29:16-Apr 17Rotterdam Marathon, Rotterdam
15Kilometr
51:25-Apr 9Finnish 15 km Road Running Championships, Lieksa

1993

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:33:19-Oct 31Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL
Marathon
2:45:05-Aug 15IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
Marathon
2:45:05-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
Marathon
2:34:44-Apr 18London Marathon, London

1992

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:34:07-Oct 25Carpi Marathon, Carpi
Semi
1:12:57-Sep 20South-Shields IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, South Shields
Marathon
2:41:48-Aug 1The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
Marathon
2:34:30-Apr 20Boston Marathon, Boston, MA
15Kilometr
52:40-Apr 4Finnish 15 km Road Running Championships, Kruunupyy

1990

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:39:42-Aug 27Split European Championships

1989

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:34:00-Nov 5New York Marathon, New York, NY
15Kilometr
52:48-Oct 2815 km, Tulsa, OK
Marathon
2:39:23-Mar 5Nagoya International Women's Marathon, Nagoya

1988

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:15:57-Aug 27Stockholm
3000m
9:28.28-Jul 28Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku

Honours

🥇

Chicago Marathon

Marathon

1995
5

IAAF World Championships

Marathon

1995
🥉

London Marathon

Marathon

1995
7

New York Marathon

Marathon

1994
6

Helsinki European Championships

Marathon

1994
🥇

Chicago Marathon

Marathon

1993
7

London Marathon

Marathon

1993
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ritva Lemettinen's Marathon personal best?

Ritva Lemettinen's Marathon personal best is 2:28:00, set on Apr 2, 1995 in London (GBR).

Which events does Ritva Lemettinen compete in?

Ritva Lemettinen competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Ritva Lemettinen perform in 1996?

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