Urpo VÄHÄRANTA

Born
Jun 15, 1927
Events
800 m · 1500 m

Urpo VÄHÄRANTA is a Finland middle-distance runner, born on June 15, 1927. He competes primarily in the 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 1:51.4h in the 800m and 3:56.8h in the 1500m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Personal best · 800 m1:51.4h
1954 season best1:52.2hAug 28, 1954
Personal best · 1500 m3:56.8h
Last competitionBern European ChampionshipsAug 28, 1954 · 1:52.2h

As of Oct 28, 2026: 800 m 1:51.4h, 1500 m 3:56.8h, 1954 season best 1:52.2h (Aug 28, 1954) · Last competition: Bern European Championships, Aug 28, 1954, 1:52.2h · 99 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mBern 19541:51.4h987 pts–
1500mHelsinki 19523:56.8h893 pts–

Progression

Compare me
SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1954800m 1:52.2h–Aug 28, 1954Bern European Championships
19521500m 3:56.8h–Jul 24, 1952–
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Urpo VÄHÄRANTA's 800 m personal best is 1:51.4h, set on Aug 27, 1954 in Stadion Wankdorf, Bern (SUI).

Urpo VÄHÄRANTA competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

1954 season best: 1:52.2h, set on Aug 28, 1954. Last competition: Bern European Championships on Aug 28, 1954, 1:52.2h.