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Santtu Mäkinen
FINMenBirth dateNov 29, 1970
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Santtu Mäkinen is a Finland middle-distance runner, born on November 29, 1970. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 3:46.43 in the 1500m, 8:04.18 in the 3000m, 13:36.06 in the 5000m, 28:43.78 in the 10000m and 1:03:09 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.
Key facts
As of Sep 13, 2026: 5000 m 13:36.06, 10 000 m 28:43.78, 2002 season best 2:24:42 (May 26, 2002) · 55 years old
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Marathon | 2:24:42 | - | May 26, 2002 | ↓ | - |
| 2001 | 5000m | 14:43.29 | - | Jul 6, 2001 | ↓ | - |
| 2001 | 10000m | 30:57.20 | - | Jul 8, 2001 | ↓ | - |
| 2001 | Marathon | 2:24:36 | - | Jun 9, 2001 | ↓ | - |
| 2000 | 5000m | 13:59.88 | - | Sep 2, 2000 | ↓ | - |
| 2000 | 10000m | 29:52.86 | - | Aug 20, 2000 | ↓ | - |
| 2000 | CrossCount | 40:21 | - | Mar 19, 2000 | ↓ | 28th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Vilamoura |
| 1999 | 3000m | 8:04.18 | - | Aug 23, 1999 | ↑ | - |
| 1999 | 5000m | 14:07.74 | - | Aug 5, 1999 | ↓ | - |
| 1999 | 10000m | 29:20.03 | - | Aug 8, 1999 | ↓ | - |
| 1998 | 1500m | 3:46.43 | - | Jun 19, 1998 | ↑ | - |
| 1998 | 3000m | 8:04.45 | - | Jun 11, 1998 | ↑ | - |
| 1998 | 5000m | 13:42.98 | - | Jul 1, 1998 | ↓ | - |
| 1998 | 10000m | 28:52.97 | - | Aug 30, 1998 | ↓ | - |
| 1998 | CrossCount | 37:25 | - | Mar 22, 1998 | ↓ | 26th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Marrakech |
| 1997 | 1500m | 3:48.99 | - | Jun 12, 1997 | ↑ | - |
| 1997 | 5000m | 13:36.06 | - | Jul 18, 1997 | ↓ | - |
| 1997 | 10000m | 29:00.43 | - | Apr 5, 1997 | ↓ | European 10,000m Challenge, Barakaldo |
| 1997 | CrossCount | 29:29 | - | Dec 14, 1997 | ↓ | 4th European Cross Country Championships, Oeiras |
| 1996 | CrossCount | 36:14 | - | Dec 15, 1996 | ↓ | 3rd European Cross Country Championships, Charleroi |
| 1995 | CrossCount | 37:24 | - | Mar 25, 1995 | ↓ | - |
| 1995 | Semi | 1:04:28 | - | Oct 1, 1995 | ↓ | - |
| 1994 | CrossCount | 38:29 | - | Mar 26, 1994 | ↓ | - |
| 1993 | 10000m | 28:43.78 | - | Jul 5, 1993 | ↓ | - |
| 1993 | CrossCount | 36:10 | - | Mar 28, 1993 | ↓ | - |
| 1993 | Semi | 1:03:09 | - | Oct 3, 1993 | ↓ | - |
| 1989 | 5000m | 14:29.14 | - | Aug 27, 1989 | ↓ | European Junior Championships |
| 1989 | CrossCount | 28:35 | - | Mar 19, 1989 | ↓ | - |
2002
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:24:42 | - | May 26 | Vienna City Marathon, Wien |
2001
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 30:57.20 | - | Jul 8 | Finnish Championships, Turku |
5000m | 14:43.29 | - | Jul 6 | Finnish Championships, Turku |
Marathon | 2:24:36 | - | Jun 9 | Stockholm Marathon, Stockholm |
2000
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 13:59.88 | - | Sep 2 | Helsinki Finnkampen / FIN-SWE/, Helsinki |
10000m | 29:52.86 | - | Aug 20 | Finnish Championships, Lahti |
5000m | 14:09.08 | - | Aug 19 | Finnish Championships, Lahti |
5000m | 14:15.74 | - | Aug 2 | Turku Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku |
CrossCount | 40:21 | - | Mar 19 | 28th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Vilamoura |
1999
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 14:25.73 | - | Sep 5 | Göteborg Finnkampen, Göteborg |
3000m | 8:04.18 | - | Aug 23 | Loviisa |
10000m | 29:20.03 | - | Aug 8 | Finnish Championships, Seinäjoki |
5000m | 14:07.74 | - | Aug 5 | Finnish Championships, Seinäjoki |
5000m | 14:47.52 | - | Jul 4 | Lapinlahti Savo Games, Lapinlahti |
1998
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 28:52.97 | - | Aug 30 | Helsinki SWE-FIN, Helsinki |
5000m | 14:33.03 | - | Aug 25 | Hämeenlinna |
10000m | 29:22.54 | - | Aug 9 | Finnish Championships, Oulu |
5000m | 13:42.98 | - | Jul 1 | Turku Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku |
5000m | 14:28.63 | - | Jun 28 | European Cup, Petrovskiy Stadium, St. Petersburg |
3000m | 8:05.43 | - | Jun 21 | Lapinlahti Midsummer Games, Lapinlahti |
1500m | 3:46.43 | - | Jun 19 | Keuruun |
3000m | 8:04.45 | - | Jun 11 | Eurajoki |
10000m | 29:36.06 | - | May 24 | Karstula |
CrossCount | 37:25 | - | Mar 22 | 26th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Marrakech |
3000m | 8:05.11 | - | Feb 4 | Tampere (i) |
1997
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CrossCount | 29:29 | - | Dec 14 | 4th European Cross Country Championships, Oeiras |
5000m | 13:36.06 | - | Jul 18 | Finnish Championships, Lappeenranta |
1500m | 3:48.99 | - | Jun 12 | Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku |
5000m | 14:11.30 | - | Jun 12 | Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku |
10000m | 29:00.43 | - | Apr 5 | European 10,000m Challenge, Barakaldo |
CrossCount | 37:55 | - | Mar 23 | 25th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Torino |
CrossCount | 35:33 | - | Mar 9 | 65th CINQUE MULINI, San Vittore Olona |
1996
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CrossCount | 36:14 | - | Dec 15 | 3rd European Cross Country Championships, Charleroi |
1995
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:04:28 | - | Oct 1 | Belfort IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, Belfort |
CrossCount | 37:24 | - | Mar 25 | 23rd IAAF/SNICKERS World Cross Country Championships, Durham |
1994
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CrossCount | 38:29 | - | Mar 26 | 22nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Budapest |
1993
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:03:09 | - | Oct 3 | Bruxelles IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, Bruxelles |
10000m | 28:43.78 | - | Jul 5 | Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm |
CrossCount | 36:10 | - | Mar 28 | 21st IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Amorebieta-Etxano |
1989
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 14:29.14 | - | Aug 27 | European Junior Championships |
5000m | 14:29.14 | - | Aug 24 | European Junior Championships |
5000m | 14:33.75 | - | Aug 24 | European Junior Championships |
CrossCount | 28:35 | - | Mar 19 | 17th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Stavanger |
Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Santtu Mäkinen's 5000 m personal best?
Santtu Mäkinen's 5000 m personal best is 13:36.06, set on Jul 18, 1997 in Lappeenranta (FIN).
Which events does Santtu Mäkinen compete in?
Santtu Mäkinen competes in the 5000 m and 10 000 m.
How did Santtu Mäkinen perform in 2002?
2002 season best: 2:24:42, set on May 26, 2002.