Samuel Purola

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Samuel Purola

FinlandFinlandActive
Born
May 19, 2000 (26 years old)
Events
200 m · 100 m

Samuel Purola is a Finland sprinter, born on May 19, 2000. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

His personal bests include 10.23 in the 100m, 20.45 in the 200m, 46.80 in the 400m, 38.92 in the 4x100m and 3:11.03 in the 4x400m. He has earned 10 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Personal best · 200 m20.45
#899 all-time
2026 season best21.49May 31, 2026 · Østerbro Stadium, Copenhagen
2026 season best
National record20.45200 m
National record
Personal best · 100 m10.23

As of Nov 13, 2026: 200 m 20.45 (#899 all-time), 100 m 10.23, 2026 season best 21.49 (May 31, 2026, Østerbro Stadium, Copenhagen (DEN)) · Last competition: Finnkampen, Aug 29, 2026, 39.55 · National record (200 m) · 26 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mKuortane 2025Finland 100 m all-time list10.23*1,128 pts–#676
200mMalmö 2022Finland 200 m all-time list20.451,150 pts#899–
400mJyväskylä 2022Finland 400 m all-time list46.801,058 pts––
4x100mBerlin 2018Finland 4 × 100 m all-time list38.92–#608
4x400mTampere 2020Finland 4 × 400 m all-time list3:11.03––
60mIndoorStockholm 20196.671,114 pts–#720

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202660m Indoor6.75–Feb 14, 2026Kerava-Sipoo Energia Areenan avajaiskisat
202660m 6.86–Jan 24, 2026Helsy-hallit 1
2026100m 10.36+1.6Aug 19, 2026Espoo Motonet GP
2026200m 21.49-1.7May 31, 2026Nordic Senior Championships
20264x100m 39.56–May 31, 2026Nordic Senior Championships
2025100m 10.23+2.5Jun 21, 2025Motonet GP Kuortane
2025200m 20.82-1.1Jul 18, 2025Mikkeli Games, Urheilupuisto, Mikkeli
20254x100m 39.24–Jun 28, 2025European Athletics Team Championships First Division

Media

Samuel Purola
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Samuel Purola's 200 m personal best is 20.45, set on Jul 17, 2022 in Malmö Stadion, Malmö (SWE), #899 on the all-time list.

Samuel Purola competes in the 200 m and 100 m.

2026 season best: 21.49, set on May 31, 2026 in Østerbro Stadium, Copenhagen (DEN). Last competition: Finnkampen on Aug 29, 2026, 39.55.