Saara Keskitalo

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Saara Keskitalo

FinlandFinlandActive
Born
Jul 3, 2000 (26 years old)
Birthplace
People's Republic of China, People's Republic of China
Events
100 m hurdles · 60 m hurdles
Club
Espoon Tapiot

Saara Keskitalo is a Finnish hurdler born on July 3, 2000. She competes for Espoon Tapiot and specializes in the 60 metres hurdles and 100 metres hurdles.

Keskitalo was the Finnish 60 metres hurdles champion in 2025, claiming the national indoor title. She also won the gold medal at the 2025 Summer World University Games in the 100 metres hurdles, capturing the international university championship.

As a Finnish national champion and World University Games gold medallist, Keskitalo has established herself among the top hurdlers in Finland. Her combination of domestic success and international university-level gold demonstrates her potential for continued development in the hurdles.

Personal best · 100 m hurdles12.64
#284 all-time
2026 season best12.64Jun 10, 2026 · Stadion, Lahti
2026 season best
National record12.64100 m hurdles
National record
Personal best · 60 m hurdles7.96

As of Nov 12, 2026: 100 m hurdles 12.64 (#284 all-time), 60 m hurdles 7.96, 2026 season best 12.64 (Jun 10, 2026, Stadion, Lahti (FIN)) · Last competition: Dinamo Zrinjevac - International Athletics Meeting, Sep 8, 2026, 13.31 · National record (100 m hurdles) · 26 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mPorvoo 2024Finland 100 m all-time list11.60*1,072 pts––
200mSipoo 2026Finland 200 m all-time list23.861,049 pts–#762
400mVaasa 2015Finland 400 m all-time list62.10768 pts––
100mHLahti 2026Finland 100 m hurdles all-time list12.641,199 pts#284#27
400mHTurku 2017Finland 400 m hurdles all-time list1:06.99828 pts––
4x100mBruxelles 2026Finland 4 × 100 m all-time list44.01–#292

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202660m Indoor7.35–Feb 14, 2026Kerava-Sipoo Energia Areenan avajaiskisat
202660mH Indoor7.95–Feb 1, 2026Meeting de L'Eure
202660mH 7.96–Jan 25, 2026Orlen Cup Łódź
2026100m 11.36+2.4Aug 1, 2026Topgames Sprint
2026100mH 12.64+0.7Jun 10, 2026Motonet GP Lahti
2026200m 23.86-0.2Jun 15, 2026Lival-Games
20264x100m 44.01–May 23, 2026IFAM Outdoor
202560m Indoor7.43–Jan 11, 2025Pikajuoksu Cup 1
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Saara Keskitalo's 100 m hurdles personal best is 12.64, set on Jun 10, 2026 in Stadion, Lahti (FIN), #284 on the all-time list.

Saara Keskitalo competes in the 100 m hurdles and 60 m hurdles.

2026 season best: 12.64, set on Jun 10, 2026 in Stadion, Lahti (FIN). Last competition: Dinamo Zrinjevac - International Athletics Meeting on Sep 8, 2026, 13.31.