Sinikka Keskitalo

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Birth dateJan 29, 1951

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Sinikka Keskitalo is a Finland long-distance runner, born on January 29, 1951. She competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Marathon.

Her personal bests include 16:12.27 in the 5000m, 33:07.03 in the 10000m, 2:33:18 in the Marathon and 51:48 in the 15Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Key facts

Marathon

2:33:18

10 000 m

33:07.03

1989 season best

2:36:06

Nov 12, 1989

Age

75 years old

As of Sep 22, 2026: Marathon 2:33:18, 10 000 m 33:07.03, 1989 season best 2:36:06 (Nov 12, 1989) · 75 years old

Personal bests

5000m

16:12.27

10000m

33:07.03

Marathon

2:33:18

15Kilometr

51:48

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1989	Marathon	2:36:06	-	Nov 12, 1989	↑	-
1988	CrossCount	20:25	-	Mar 26, 1988	↓	-
1988	10000m	33:28.67	-	Aug 5, 1988	↑	-
1988	15Kilometr	52:25	-	Mar 20, 1988	↑	-
1988	Marathon	2:34:12	-	Apr 18, 1988	↑	-
1987	10000m	33:07.03	-	Jun 28, 1987	↑	-
1987	15Kilometr	51:48	-	Nov 21, 1987	↑	-
1987	Marathon	2:33:48	-	Nov 8, 1987	↑	-
1986	CrossCount	16:22.8	-	Mar 23, 1986	↓	-
1986	Marathon	2:33:18	-	Apr 21, 1986	↑	-
1985	15Kilometr	52:43	-	Nov 3, 1985	↑	-
1985	Marathon	2:33:53	-	May 19, 1985	↑	-
1984	5000m	16:12.27	-	Jul 15, 1984	-	-
1984	CrossCount	17:16	-	Mar 25, 1984	↓	-
1984	10000m	33:31.9h	-	May 24, 1984	↑	-
1984	Marathon	2:35:15	-	Aug 5, 1984	↑	-
1983	Marathon	2:36:44	-	Sep 18, 1983	↑	-
1982	Marathon	2:42:11	-	Oct 24, 1982	↑	-

1989

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:36:06	-	Nov 12	Columbus Marathon, Columbus, OH

1988

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:43:00	-	Sep 23	The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
10000m	33:32.10	-	Sep 4	Helsinki FINvSWE, Helsinki
10000m	33:28.67	-	Aug 5	Hämeenlinna NC, Hämeenlinna
Marathon	2:34:12	-	Apr 18	Boston Marathon, Boston, MA
CrossCount	20:25	-	Mar 26	16th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Auckland
15Kilometr	52:25	-	Mar 20	IAAF Women's World Road Championships, Adelaide

1987

8 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
15Kilometr	51:48	-	Nov 21	IAAF Women's World Road Championships, Monaco
Marathon	2:33:48	-	Nov 8	Columbus Marathon, Columbus, OH
Marathon	2:35:16	-	Aug 29	IAAF World Championships
10000m	34:12.04	-	Aug 23	Stockholm SWEvFIN, Stockholm
10000m	33:11.48	-	Aug 16	Kuopio
10000m	33:07.03	-	Jun 28	European Cup Final B, Göteborg
10000m	33:23.2HT	-	Jun 10	Tampere
Marathon	2:33:58	-	Apr 20	Boston, MA

1986

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:34:15	-	Nov 16	Columbus Marathon, Columbus, OH
Marathon	2:34:31	-	Aug 26	Stuttgart European Championships
Marathon	2:33:18	-	Apr 21	Boston, MA
CrossCount	16:22.8	-	Mar 23	14th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Neuchatel

1985

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
15Kilometr	52:43	-	Nov 3	IAAF Women's World Road Championships, Gateshead
Marathon	2:34:28	-	Sep 15	Roma Marathon, Roma
Marathon	2:33:53	-	May 19	Valkeakoski Finnish Marathon Championships, Valkeakoski

1984

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:36:45	-	Sep 23	Liperi Finnish Marathon Championships, Liperi
Marathon	2:35:15	-	Aug 5	The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
5000m	16:12.27	-	Jul 15	Kannus
10000m	33:31.9HT	-	May 24	Helsinki
Marathon	2:36:14	-	Apr 14	Rotterdam Marathon, Rotterdam
CrossCount	17:16	-	Mar 25	12th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, New York, NY

1983

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:36:44	-	Sep 18	Tammisaari Finnish Marathon Championships, Tammisaari
Marathon	2:39:43	-	Aug 11	Helsinki Marathon, Helsinki

1982

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:42:11	-	Oct 24	Vantaa Marathon, Vantaa
Marathon	2:43:58	-	May 23	Seinäjoki Marathon, Seinäjoki

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Sinikka Keskitalo's Marathon personal best?

Sinikka Keskitalo's Marathon personal best is 2:33:18, set on Apr 21, 1986 in Boston, MA (USA).

Which events does Sinikka Keskitalo compete in?

Sinikka Keskitalo competes in the Marathon and 10 000 m.

How did Sinikka Keskitalo perform in 1989?

1989 season best: 2:36:06, set on Nov 12, 1989.