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Sinikka Tyynelä

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Birth dateMar 17, 1954

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Sinikka Tyynelä is a Finland middle-distance runner, born on March 17, 1954. She competes primarily in the 800m and 1500m.

Her personal bests include 2:06.05 in the 800m and 4:06.01 in the 1500m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Key facts

1500 m

4:06.01

#633 all-time

800 m

2:06.05

1977 season best

4:06.01

Aug 13, 1977 · Helsinki (FIN)

Age

72 years old

As of Oct 3, 2026: 1500 m 4:06.01 (#633 all-time), 800 m 2:06.05, 1977 season best 4:06.01 (Aug 13, 1977, Helsinki (FIN)) · 72 years old

Personal bests

800m

2:06.05

1500m

4:06.01

#633 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1977	1500m	4:06.01	-	Aug 13, 1977	↑	Helsinki (FIN)
1977	CrossCount	18:22	-	Mar 20, 1977	↓	5th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1976	800m	2:06.05	-	Jul 4, 1976	-	Turku (FIN)
1976	1500m	4:12.9h	-	Jun 30, 1976	↑	Oslo (NOR)
1976	CrossCount	17:39	-	Feb 28, 1976	↓	4th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1974	CrossCount	13:25	-	Mar 16, 1974	↓	2nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1973	CrossCount	14:09	-	Mar 17, 1973	↓	1st IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1972	1500m	4:21.40	-	Sep 4, 1972	↑	Olympiastadion, München (GER)
1971	1500m	4:22.0h	-	Aug 13, 1971	↑	Helsinki European Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:06.01	-	Aug 13	European Cup Final A, Helsinki
1500m	4:10.68	-	Jul 17	European Cup Semi Final, Bucureşti
CrossCount	18:22	-	Mar 20	5th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	2:06.05	-	Jul 4	Turku NC, Turku
1500m	4:12.9HT	-	Jun 30	Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
CrossCount	17:39	-	Feb 28	4th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
CrossCount	13:25	-	Mar 16	2nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
CrossCount	14:09	-	Mar 17	1st IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:21.40	-	Sep 4	The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:22.0HT	-	Aug 13	Helsinki European Championships
1500m	4:22.0HT	-	Aug 10	Helsinki European Championships

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Sinikka Tyynelä's 1500 m personal best?

Sinikka Tyynelä's 1500 m personal best is 4:06.01, set on Aug 13, 1977 in Helsinki (FIN), #633 on the all-time list.

Which events does Sinikka Tyynelä compete in?

Sinikka Tyynelä competes in the 1500 m and 800 m.

How did Sinikka Tyynelä perform in 1977?

1977 season best: 4:06.01, set on Aug 13, 1977 in Helsinki (FIN).

Sinikka Tyynelä

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

1977

1976

1974

1973

1972

1971

Honours

Frequently asked questions