Roope Saarinen

FinlandFinlandActive
Born
Feb 20, 1994 (32 years old)
Events
200 Metres Short Track · 100 m

Roope Saarinen is a Finland sprinter, born on February 20, 1994. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

His personal bests include 10.36 in the 100m, 20.81 in the 200m, 48.02 in the 400m, 39.76 in the 4x100m and 3:09.81 in the 4x400m. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Personal best · 200 Metres Short Track21.24
2026 season best6.92Jan 24, 2026 · Liikuntamylly, Helsinki
Personal best · 100 m10.36
Last competitionHyvän Tuulen Kisat 2Aug 12, 2026 · 10.74

As of Nov 6, 2026: 200 Metres Short Track 21.24, 100 m 10.36, 2026 season best 6.92 (Jan 24, 2026, Liikuntamylly, Helsinki (FIN)) · Last competition: Hyvän Tuulen Kisat 2, Aug 12, 2026, 10.74 · 32 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
100mPorvoo 2021Finland 100 m all-time list10.36*1,085 pts–
200mJyväskylä 2021Finland 200 m all-time list20.811,096 pts–
400mLappeenranta 2013Finland 400 m all-time list48.02980 pts–
4x100mStockholm 2021Finland 4 × 100 m all-time list39.76–
4x400mTallinn 2014Finland 4 × 400 m all-time list3:09.81–
60m20216.831,027 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202660m 6.92–Jan 24, 2026Helsy-hallit 1
202660m Indoor6.92–Feb 28, 2026Finnish Indoor Championships
2026100m 10.65+1.2Jun 28, 2026Athletics Carnival - Sprint and Hurdles
2026200m 21.62+0.5Jul 12, 2026Tampere Meeting
202560m Indoor6.94–Feb 2, 2025VARSY-hallit 1, Kupittaan urheiluhalli, Turku (i)
2025100m 10.66+0.6Jun 4, 2025Tilastopajacup 2, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku
2025150m 15.71+2.0May 21, 2025Espoo Liikkuu Games, Leppävaaran Stadion, Espoo
2025200m 21.15-1.1Jul 18, 2025Mikkeli Games, Urheilupuisto, Mikkeli
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FAQ

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Roope Saarinen's 200 Metres Short Track personal best is 21.24, set on Feb 7, 2021.

Roope Saarinen competes in the 200 Metres Short Track and 100 m.

2026 season best: 6.92, set on Jan 24, 2026 in Liikuntamylly, Helsinki (FIN). Last competition: Hyvän Tuulen Kisat 2 on Aug 12, 2026, 10.74.