Taru Palsa
FinlandActive- Born
- Oct 10, 1988 (38 years old)
- Events
- 3000 Metres Short Track · 10 000 m
Taru Palsa is a Finland middle-distance runner, born on October 10, 1988. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 1500m and 3000m.
Her personal bests include 4:36.55 in the 1500m, 4:32.48 in the 1500m, 9:38.07 in the 3000m, 9:46.31 in the 3000m and 16:36.31 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track9:38.07
2026 season best1:18:12Apr 25, 2026 · Pyhtää
Personal best · 10 000 m34:55.82
Last competitionFinnish Half Marathon ChampionshipsApr 25, 2026 · 1:18:12
As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 9:38.07, 10 000 m 34:55.82, 2026 season best 1:18:12 (Apr 25, 2026, Pyhtää (FIN)) · Last competition: Finnish Half Marathon Championships, Apr 25, 2026, 1:18:12 · 38 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mIndoorHelsinki 20234:32.48977 pts–
3000mIndoorHelsinki 20239:38.071,002 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Semi | 1:18:12 | – | Apr 25, 2026 | Finnish Half Marathon Championships |
| 2025 | 10Kilometr | 35:56 | – | Feb 16, 2025 | 10K Facsa Castellón, Castellón |
| 2025 | CrossCount | 38:14 | – | Oct 11, 2025 | Finnish Cross County Championships, Vöyri - XC 4.0km |
| 2025 | Semi | 1:18:24 | – | Apr 27, 2025 | Finnish Half Marathon Championships |
| 2024 | 3000m Indoor | 9:46.44 | – | Feb 18, 2024 | Finnish Indoor Championships, TESC, Tampere (i) |
| 2024 | 5Kilometre | 16:56 | – | May 11, 2024 | Helsinki City Running Day - 5km |
| 2024 | CrossCount | 27:10 | – | Nov 10, 2024 | Nordic Cross Country Championships, Hakunilan Urheilupuisto, Vantaa - XC 7.5km |
| 2024 | 10000m | 35:23.17 | – | Jun 28, 2024 | Finnish Championships |