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Tapani Haapakoski

Tapani Haapakoski

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Birth dateJun 14, 1953
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Tapani Haapakoski is a Finland jumper, born on June 14, 1953. He competes primarily in the PV.

His personal bests include 5.55 in the PV. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Key facts
Pole Vault
5.55
#672 all-time
1983 season best
5.50
Jul 7, 1983 · Raahe (FIN)
Last competition
IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
Aug 7, 1983 · NM
IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
Age
73 years old

As of Sep 25, 2026: Pole Vault 5.55 (#672 all-time), 1983 season best 5.50 (Jul 7, 1983, Raahe (FIN)) · Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki, Aug 7, 1983, NM · 73 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1983
PV
5.50-Jul 7, 1983
↓
Raahe (FIN)
1982
PV
5.50-Jul 11, 1982
↓
Kalajoki (FIN)
1981
PV
5.55-Jun 23, 1981
↓
Västerås (SWE)
1980
PV
5.55-Jul 13, 1980
↓
Raahe (FIN)
1979
PV
5.45-Jul 31, 1979
↓
Heinola (FIN)
1978
PV
5.35-Aug 22, 1978
↓
Lahti (FIN)
1977
PV
5.43-Jul 24, 1977
↓
Nivala (FIN)
1976
PV
5.35-Jul 4, 1976
↓
Turku (FIN)
1975
PV
5.10-Aug 7, 1975
↓
Kalajoki (FIN)

1983

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
NM-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
PV
5.40-Jul 17Ylivieska
PV
5.50-Jul 7Raahe

1982

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.50-Jul 11Kalajoki

1981

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.55-Jun 23Västeras, Västerås
PV
5.25-Feb 22European Indoor Championships, Palais des Sports, Grenoble (i)
PV
5.25-Feb 21European Indoor Championships, Palais des Sports, Grenoble (i)

1980

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.45-Jul 30The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
PV
5.40-Jul 28The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
PV
5.55-Jul 13Raahe

1979

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.45-Jul 31Heinola

1977

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.43-Jul 24Nivala
PV
5.30-Jun 30Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
PV
5.00-Mar 12European Indoor Championships, Velódromo de Anoeta, San Sebastián (i)

1976

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.20-Jul 26The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
PV
5.10-Jul 24The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
PV
5.35-Jul 4Turku NC, Turku

1975

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
PV
5.10-Aug 7Kalajoki

Honours

8

European Indoor Championships

Pole Vault

1977
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Tapani Haapakoski's Pole Vault personal best?

Tapani Haapakoski's Pole Vault personal best is 5.55, set on Jul 13, 1980 in Raahe (FIN), #672 on the all-time list.

Which events does Tapani Haapakoski compete in?

Tapani Haapakoski competes in the Pole Vault.

How did Tapani Haapakoski perform in 1983?

1983 season best: 5.50, set on Jul 7, 1983 in Raahe (FIN). Last competition: IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki on Aug 7, 1983, NM.