Tuija Helander

FINWomen

Birth dateMay 23, 1961

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Tuija Helander (born 23 May 1961) is a Finnish former hurdler. She finished seventh in the 400m hurdles final at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, and fifth in the 400m hurdles final at the 1987 World Championships, in a career-best time of 54.62 secs. Between 1977 and 1990, Helander won the Finnish 400m hurdles title 10 times and also won the 400m title in 1985 and 1987. From 1987, she competed under her then married name of Tuija Helander-Kuusisto.

Key facts

400 m hurdles

54.62

#161 all-time

300 Metres Hurdles

39.53

1990 season best

56.04

Aug 30, 1990 · Poljud Stadion, Split (CRO)

Last competition

Split European Championships

Sep 1, 1990 · 3:32.84

Split European Championships

Age

65 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: 400 m hurdles 54.62 (#161 all-time), 300 Metres Hurdles 39.53, 1990 season best 56.04 (Aug 30, 1990, Poljud Stadion, Split (CRO)) · Last competition: Split European Championships, Sep 1, 1990, 3:32.84 · 65 years old

Personal bests

24.35

52.99

54.62

4x400m

3:31.42

300MetresH

39.53

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1990	400mH	56.04	-	Aug 30, 1990	↑	Split European Championships
1990	4x400m	3:31.42	-	Aug 31, 1990	-	Split European Championships
1989	300MetresH	39.53	-	May 30, 1989	-	Helsinki (FIN)
1989	400mH	55.66	-	Jun 29, 1989	↑	Helsinki (FIN)
1988	400mH	55.90	-	Jun 8, 1988	↑	Bratislava (TCH)
1987	200m	24.35	-1.6	Jun 28, 1987	-	Göteborg (SWE)
1987	400m	52.99	-	Aug 15, 1987	↑	Kuopio (FIN)
1987	400mH	54.62	-	Sep 3, 1987	↑	IAAF World Championships
1986	400mH	56.21	-	Aug 29, 1986	↑	Stuttgart European Championships
1985	400m	53.71	-	Jul 23, 1985	↑	Helsinki (FIN)
1985	400mH	55.37	-	Sep 7, 1985	↑	Roma Golden Gala
1984	400mH	56.55	-	Aug 8, 1984	↑	Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1983	400mH	59.43	-	Aug 8, 1983	↑	IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1977	400mH	1:01.39	-	Aug 13, 1977	↑	Helsinki (FIN)

1990

11 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
4x400m	3:32.84	-	Sep 1	Split European Championships
4x400m	3:31.42	-	Aug 31	Split European Championships
400mH	56.04	-	Aug 30	Split European Championships
400mH	56.80	-	Aug 29	Split European Championships
400mH	56.80	-	Aug 27	Split European Championships
400mH	56.04	-	Aug 27	Split European Championships
4x400m	3:31.42	-	Aug 27	Split European Championships
4x400m	3:32.84	-	Aug 27	Split European Championships
400mH	57.67	-	Aug 12	Pieksämäki
400mH	57.78	-	Jul 9	Lappeenranta
400mH	56.97	-	Jun 7	Helsinki

1989

13 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400mH	55.72	-	Sep 1	Herculis
400mH	56.77	-	Aug 27	Lohja
400mH	56.16	-	Aug 16	Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich
400mH	55.87	-	Aug 10	Lahti
400mH	55.68	-	Aug 5	European Cup Final B, Strasbourg
400mH	56.55	-	Jul 29	Turku
400mH	56.00	-	Jul 19	Pescara Golden Gala, Stadio Adriatico, Pescara
400mH	56.38	-	Jul 9	Kouvola
400mH	55.67	-	Jul 4	Lappeenranta
400mH	55.66	-	Jun 29	Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
400mH	56.07	-	Jun 27	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
400mH	56.85	-	Jun 8	Helsinki
300MetresH	39.53	-	May 30	Helsinki

1988

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400mH	56.30	-	Jun 16	Oyestad
400mH	55.90	-	Jun 8	Bratislava

1987

16 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400mH	54.62	-	Sep 3	IAAF World Championships
400mH	54.76	-	Sep 1	IAAF World Championships
400mH	55.42	-	Aug 31	IAAF World Championships
400mH	54.62	-	Aug 29	IAAF World Championships
400mH	55.42	-	Aug 29	IAAF World Championships
400mH	54.76	-	Aug 29	IAAF World Championships
400mH	57.27	-	Aug 16	Kuopio
400m	52.99	-	Aug 15	Kuopio
400mH	54.98	-	Aug 11	-
400mH	55.70	-	Jul 4	Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
400mH	55.42	-	Jul 2	Helsinki
200m	24.35	-1.6	Jun 28	European Cup Final B, Göteborg
400m	53.27	-	Jun 27	European Cup Final B, Göteborg
400mH	55.83	-	Jun 27	European Cup Final B, Göteborg
400mH	56.6HT	-	Jun 17	Tampere
400mH	55.89	-	Jun 12	Bratislava

1986

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400mH	56.21	-	Aug 29	Stuttgart European Championships
400mH	56.87	-	Aug 28	Stuttgart European Championships
400mH	56.21	-	Aug 26	Stuttgart European Championships
400mH	56.87	-	Aug 26	Stuttgart European Championships

1985

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400mH	55.37	-	Sep 7	Roma Golden Gala
400mH	56.00	-	Aug 2	London IAC/Coca Cola Meeting, London
400mH	56.63	-	Jul 24	Helsinki
400m	53.71	-	Jul 23	Helsinki

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Tuija Helander's 400 m hurdles personal best?

Tuija Helander's 400 m hurdles personal best is 54.62, set on Sep 3, 1987 in Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA), #161 on the all-time list.

Which events does Tuija Helander compete in?

Tuija Helander competes in the 400 m hurdles and 300 Metres Hurdles.

How did Tuija Helander perform in 1990?

1990 season best: 56.04, set on Aug 30, 1990 in Poljud Stadion, Split (CRO). Last competition: Split European Championships on Sep 1, 1990, 3:32.84.