Veera Kontkanen
- Born
- Aug 8, 2002 (24 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · 1500 m
Veera Kontkanen is a Finland middle-distance runner, born on August 8, 2002. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.
His personal bests include 2:20.40 in the 800m, 4:49.67 in the 1500m, 10:54.83 in the 3000m, 18:56.12 in the 5000m and 11:26.21 in the 3000mSt. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase11:26.21
2022 season best11:26.21Jul 26, 2022 · Harjun stadion, Jyväskylä
Personal best · 1500 m4:49.67
Last competitionJoensuu Motonet GP, Keskusurheilukenttä, JoensuuJul 5, 2023 · DNF
As of Oct 28, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 11:26.21, 1500 m 4:49.67, 2022 season best 11:26.21 (Jul 26, 2022, Harjun stadion, Jyväskylä (FIN)) · Last competition: Joensuu Motonet GP, Keskusurheilukenttä, Joensuu, Jul 5, 2023, DNF · 24 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1500m | 5:06.02 | – | Aug 26, 2022 | Kaarlen kenttä, Vaasa (FIN) |
| 2022 | 3000m Indoor | 11:03.20 | – | Jan 23, 2022 | Areena, Joensuu (FIN) (i) |
| 2022 | 3000m | 11:03.20 | – | Jan 23, 2022 | – |
| 2022 | 3000mSt | 11:26.21 | – | Jul 26, 2022 | Motonet GP |
| 2022 | 5000m | 18:56.12 | – | Aug 28, 2022 | Kaarlen kenttä, Vaasa (FIN) |
| 2021 | 800m Indoor | 2:21.03 | – | Feb 7, 2021 | Areena, Joensuu (FIN) (i) |
| 2021 | 800m | 2:21.03 | – | Feb 7, 2021 | – |
| 2021 | 1500m | 4:49.67 | – | Jul 14, 2021 | Motonet GP, Keskusurheilukenttä, Joensuu |