Samuli Vasala

Birth dateNov 29, 1976

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Samuli Vasala is a Finland middle-distance runner, born on November 29, 1976. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:54.74 in the 800m, 3:38.39 in the 1500m, 7:46.95 in the 3000m, 13:28.17 in the 5000m and 28:31.16 in the 10000m. He has earned 5 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Key facts

3000 m

7:46.95

1500 m

3:38.39

2003 season best

8:17.56

Jan 6, 2003

2003 season best

Age

49 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: 3000 m 7:46.95, 1500 m 3:38.39, 2003 season best 8:17.56 (Jan 6, 2003) · 49 years old

Personal bests

1:54.74

3:38.39

7:46.95

13:28.17

28:31.16

1:08:43

5:10.9HT

7:54.07

45:18

1:02:29

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2003	3000m-short-track	8:17.56	-	Jan 6, 2003	↓	-
2002	1500m	3:46.9h	-	Jun 28, 2002	↑	-
2002	2000m	5:10.9h	-	Jul 9, 2002	-	-
2002	3000m	7:46.95	-	Aug 13, 2002	↑	-
2002	5000m	13:45.58	-	Aug 23, 2002	↑	-
2002	10000m	28:45.83	-	Aug 24, 2002	↓	-
2001	1500m	3:38.39	-	Aug 19, 2001	↑	-
2001	3000m	7:54.81	-	Aug 22, 2001	↑	-
2001	5000m	13:40.05	-	Jul 22, 2001	↑	-
2001	10000m	28:31.16	-	Sep 1, 2001	↓	-
1999	1500m	3:42.08	-	Jun 26, 1999	↑	-
1999	3000m	7:48.45	-	Jul 14, 1999	↑	-
1999	5000m	13:32.94	-	Jul 25, 1999	↑	-
1998	800m	1:54.74	-	Jul 12, 1998	-	-
1998	1500m	3:41.04	-	Aug 9, 1998	↑	-
1998	3000m	7:52.97	-	Jun 27, 1998	↑	-
1998	5000m	13:28.17	-	Aug 5, 1998	↑	-
1998	10000m	28:33.94	-	Aug 30, 1998	↓	-
1998	15Kilometr	45:18	-	Feb 14, 1998	-	-
1998	Semi	1:08:43	-	Sep 27, 1998	-	Zürich IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
1997	3000m	7:51.69	-	Feb 10, 1997	↑	-
1997	3000m-short-track	7:54.07	-	Mar 7, 1997	↓	IAAF World Indoor Championships
1997	5000m	13:34.98	-	Jul 18, 1997	↑	-
1997	20Kilometr	1:02:29	-	Sep 21, 1997	-	-
1996	1500m	3:47.40	-	Aug 13, 1996	↑	-
1996	3000m	7:53.89	-	Aug 20, 1996	↑	-
1996	5000m	14:12.89	-	Aug 13, 1996	↑	-
1995	5000m	14:50.48	-	Jul 30, 1995	↑	European Junior Championships

2003

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m-short-track	8:17.56	-	Jan 6	Turku (i)

2002

11 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	28:45.83	-	Aug 24	Helsinki FIN-SWE International Match, Helsinki
5000m	13:45.58	-	Aug 23	Helsinki FIN-SWE International Match, Helsinki
5000m	13:55.95	-	Aug 18	Lappeenranta Karelia Games, Lappeenranta
3000m	7:46.95	-	Aug 13	Helsinki Asics GP, Helsinki
1500m	3:48.05	-	Jul 21	Finnish Championships, Joensuu
5000m	13:47.27	-	Jul 18	Finnish Championships, Joensuu
5000m	13:57.43	-	Jul 10	Tampere Stars Games, Tampere
2000m	5:10.9HT	-	Jul 9	Aanekoski, Äänekoski
1500m	3:46.9HT	-	Jun 28	Jämsä
10000m	28:54.16	-	Jun 26	Turku Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku
5000m	14:16.63	-	Jun 22	SPAR European Cup, Parc des Sports, Annecy

2001

13 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	13:45.30	-	Sep 2	Göteborg SWE-FIN Match, Göteborg
10000m	28:31.16	-	Sep 1	Göteborg SWE-FIN Match, Göteborg
5000m	14:00.57	-	Aug 26	Lahti
3000m	7:54.81	-	Aug 22	Tampere Games, Tampere
1500m	3:38.39	-	Aug 19	Gateshead Norwich Union Classic, International Stadium, Gateshead
1500m	3:45.13	-	Aug 4	Porvoo
5000m	13:57.82	-	Jul 28	Jämsä
5000m	13:40.05	-	Jul 22	Lapinlahti Savo Games, Lapinlahti
5000m	13:47.33	-	Jul 15	Lappeenranta Karelia Games, Lappeenranta
5000m	13:57.01	-	Jul 6	Finnish Championships, Turku
5000m	14:07.06	-	Jun 23	European Cup 1st League Group A, Vaasa
3000m	8:11.69	-	Jun 17	Kuortane Proffice Nordic Challenge, Kuortane
1500m	3:52.93	-	Jun 11	Lieto

1999

13 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	14:11.20	-	Aug 25	IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
5000m	14:11.20	-	Aug 21	IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
5000m	13:45.24	-	Aug 5	Finnish Championships, Seinäjoki
1500m	3:43.10	-	Jul 28	Lahti
5000m	13:32.94	-	Jul 25	Lappeenranta Karelia Games, Lappeenranta
3000m	7:48.45	-	Jul 14	Tampere International, Tampere
1500m	3:43.53	-	Jul 7	Kälviä
3000m	7:51.48	-	Jul 2	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
5000m	14:05.16	-	Jun 29	Ludvika Folksam GP, Ludvika
1500m	3:42.08	-	Jun 26	Kuortane Midsummer Games, Kuortane
1500m	3:45.22	-	Jun 20	Eurajoki
5000m	13:49.14	-	Jun 16	Turku Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku
3000m	7:57.63	-	Feb 9	Tampere Meet of the Stars, Tampere (i)

1998

12 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:08:43	-	Sep 27	Zürich IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
10000m	28:33.94	-	Aug 30	Helsinki SWE-FIN, Helsinki
5000m	14:10.69	-	Aug 29	Helsinki SWE-FIN, Helsinki
5000m	13:40.68	-	Aug 22	Budapest European Championships, Népstadion, Budapest
5000m	13:40.68	-	Aug 18	Budapest European Championships, Népstadion, Budapest
1500m	3:41.04	-	Aug 9	Finnish Championships, Oulu
1500m	3:51.04	-	Aug 8	Finnish Championships, Oulu
5000m	13:28.17	-	Aug 5	Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
5000m	13:35.07	-	Aug 2	Lappeenranta Karelia Games, Lappeenranta
1500m	3:41.94	-	Jul 26	Lahti
5000m	13:58.80	-	Jul 19	Stuttgart International Leichtathletik Meeting, Stuttgart
3000m	7:55.84	-	Jul 15	Tampere

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Samuli Vasala's 3000 m personal best?

Samuli Vasala's 3000 m personal best is 7:46.95, set on Aug 13, 2002 in Helsinki (FIN).

Which events does Samuli Vasala compete in?

Samuli Vasala competes in the 3000 m and 1500 m.

How did Samuli Vasala perform in 2003?

2003 season best: 8:17.56, set on Jan 6, 2003.