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Tuija Toivonen

Tuija Toivonen

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Birth dateMar 1, 1958
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Tuija Toivonen is a Finland long-distance runner, born on March 1, 1958. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 8:51.07 in the 3000m, 16:06.56 in the 5000m, 32:27.02 in the 10000m, 2:28:49 in the Marathon and 51:30 in the 15Kilometr. She has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Key facts
3000 m
8:51.07
#693 all-time
Marathon
2:28:49
1996 season best
16:06.56
Jun 25, 1996 · Helsinki (FIN)
Last competition
3rd European Cross Country Championships, Charleroi
Dec 15, 1996 · 18:29
3rd European Cross Country Championships, Charleroi
Age
68 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: 3000 m 8:51.07 (#693 all-time), Marathon 2:28:49, 1996 season best 16:06.56 (Jun 25, 1996, Helsinki (FIN)) · Last competition: 3rd European Cross Country Championships, Charleroi, Dec 15, 1996, 18:29 · 68 years old

PB

Personal bests

8:51.07
#693 all-time
16:06.56
32:27.02
2:28:49
15Kilometr
51:30
10Kilometr
32:35
10MilesRoa
57:11=

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1996
5000m
16:06.56-Jun 25, 1996-Helsinki (FIN)
1996
CrossCount
18:29-Dec 15, 1996
↓
3rd European Cross Country Championships, Charleroi
1996
15Kilometr
53:27-Mar 9, 1996
↑
Alphen aan den Rijn (NED)
1995
10MilesRoa
57:11-Dec 17, 1995
↑
The Hague (NED)
1991
Marathon
2:28:49-Sep 29, 1991
↑
Berlin (GER)
1989
CrossCount
23:32-Mar 19, 1989
↓
17th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1989
10Kilometr
32:35-Oct 22, 1989-Baltimore, MD (USA)
1989
15Kilometr
51:30-Oct 28, 1989
↑
Tulsa, OK (USA)
1988
3000m
8:51.07-Jun 30, 1988
↑
Helsinki (FIN)
1988
10000m
32:55.16-Aug 5, 1988
↑
Hämeenlinna (FIN)
1988
Marathon
2:29:26-Apr 18, 1988
↑
Boston Marathon
1987
10000m
32:27.02-Aug 16, 1987
↑
Kuopio (FIN)
1986
Marathon
2:36:48-Oct 26, 1986
↑
Chicago Marathon
1985
3000m
9:16.68-Jul 24, 1985
↑
Helsinki (FIN)
1985
15Kilometr
55:02-Nov 3, 1985
↑
IAAF Women's World Road Championships
1984
CrossCount
16:56-Mar 25, 1984
↓
12th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1984
10000m
33:22.8h-May 24, 1984
↑
Helsinki (FIN)
1984
10MilesRoa
57:17-Sep 29, 1984
↑
Lynchburg, VA (USA)
1984
Marathon
2:32:07-Aug 5, 1984
↑
Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1983
3000m
8:57.00-Sep 3, 1983
↑
Stockholm (SWE)
1983
10000m
34:02.61-Jul 2, 1983
↑
Pori (FIN)
1983
Marathon
2:34:14-Aug 7, 1983
↑
IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1982
3000m
9:10.85-Jul 4, 1982
↑
Arles (FRA)
1982
Marathon
2:37:52-May 23, 1982
↑
Seinäjoki (FIN)
1981
CrossCount
15:25-Mar 28, 1981
↓
9th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1996

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
18:29-Dec 153rd European Cross Country Championships, Charleroi
5000m
16:06.56-Jun 25Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
15Kilometr
53:27-Mar 9Alphen aan den Rijn

1995

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
57:11-Dec 17Fit Den Haag, Den Haag

1991

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:28:49-Sep 29Berlin Marathon, Berlin

1989

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
51:30-Oct 2815 km, Tulsa, OK
10Kilometr
32:35-Oct 22Baltimore, MD
CrossCount
23:32-Mar 1917th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1988

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:43:00-Sep 23The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
3000m
9:11.57-Sep 3Helsinki FINvSWE, Helsinki
10000m
32:55.16-Aug 5Hämeenlinna NC, Hämeenlinna
3000m
8:51.07-Jun 30Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
3000m
9:04.0HT-Jun 25Saarijärvi
Marathon
2:29:26-Apr 18Boston Marathon

1987

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
33:25.46-Sep 4IAAF World Championships
10000m
33:46.05-Aug 31IAAF World Championships
10000m
33:25.46-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
10000m
33:46.05-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
10000m
33:21.75-Aug 23Stockholm SWEvFIN, Stockholm
10000m
32:27.02-Aug 16Kuopio

1986

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:36:48-Oct 26Chicago Marathon

1985

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
55:02-Nov 3IAAF Women's World Road Championships
3000m
9:16.68-Jul 24Helsinki

1984

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
57:17-Sep 29Virginia, Lynchburg, VA
Marathon
2:32:07-Aug 5The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
10000m
33:22.8HT-May 24Helsinki
Marathon
2:37:43-Apr 16Boston Marathon
CrossCount
16:56-Mar 2512th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1983

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:57.00-Sep 3Stockholm SWEvFIN, Stockholm
Marathon
2:34:14-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
10000m
34:02.61-Jul 2Pori NC, Pori

1982

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:48:52-Sep 12Athina European Championships
Marathon
2:48:52-Sep 6Athina European Championships
3000m
9:10.85-Jul 4Arles
Marathon
2:37:52-May 23Seinäjoki Marathon, Seinäjoki

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
15:25-Mar 289th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Honours

🥈

Boston Marathon

Marathon

1988
7

Chicago Marathon

Marathon

1986
5

Boston Marathon

Marathon

1984
8

IAAF World Championships

Marathon

1983
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Tuija Toivonen's 3000 m personal best?

Tuija Toivonen's 3000 m personal best is 8:51.07, set on Jun 30, 1988 in Helsinki (FIN), #693 on the all-time list.

Which events does Tuija Toivonen compete in?

Tuija Toivonen competes in the 3000 m and Marathon.

How did Tuija Toivonen perform in 1996?

1996 season best: 16:06.56, set on Jun 25, 1996 in Helsinki (FIN). Last competition: 3rd European Cross Country Championships, Charleroi on Dec 15, 1996, 18:29.