Veera Perälä

Veera Perälä

FinlandFinlandActive
Born
Mar 18, 2000 (26 years old)
Events
800 m · 600 Metres Short Track

Veera Perälä is a Finland sprinter, born on March 18, 2000. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

Her personal bests include 12.72 in the 100m, 25.63 in the 200m, 55.16 in the 400m, 2:03.28 in the 800m and 4:26.81 in the 1500m. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Personal best · 800 m2:03.28
2026 season best2:04.95Jul 12, 2026 · Østerbro Stadium, Copenhagen
2026 season best
Personal best · 600 Metres Short Track1:33.87
Last competitionFolksam Grand Prix GöteborgAug 23, 2026 · DNF
Folksam Grand Prix Göteborg

As of Nov 6, 2026: 800 m 2:03.28, 600 Metres Short Track 1:33.87, 2026 season best 2:04.95 (Jul 12, 2026, Østerbro Stadium, Copenhagen (DEN)) · Last competition: Folksam Grand Prix Göteborg, Aug 23, 2026, DNF · 26 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mSeinäjoki 2016Finland 100 m all-time list12.72854 pts––
200mKajaani 2016Finland 200 m all-time list25.63885 pts––
400mMalmö 2022Finland 400 m all-time list55.161,007 pts––
800mLappeenranta 2024Finland 800 m all-time list2:03.281,105 pts–#469
1500mLahti 2026Finland 1500 m all-time list4:26.811,000 pts––
400mHIisalmi 2017Finland 400 m hurdles all-time list1:02.50950 pts––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026400m 56.26–Jul 8, 2026Joensuu Motonet GP
2026800m 2:04.95–Jul 12, 2026Tampere Meeting
2026800m-short-track Indoor2:06.02–Mar 1, 2026Finnish Indoor Championships
20261500m 4:26.81–Jun 10, 2026Motonet GP Lahti
20254x200Metre Indoor1:41.88–Feb 23, 2025Finnish Indoor Championships
2025800m 2:05.74–Jul 23, 2025FISU World University Games
2025800m-short-track Indoor2:05.83–Feb 9, 2025Nordic Indoor Champinships
20251500m 4:30.92–Jul 12, 2025Motonet GP Joensuu, Keskusurheilukenttä, Joensuu
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Veera Perälä's 800 m personal best is 2:03.28, set on Jul 17, 2024 in Kimpisen yleisurheilukenttä, Lappeenranta (FIN).

Veera Perälä competes in the 800 m and 600 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 2:04.95, set on Jul 12, 2026 in Østerbro Stadium, Copenhagen (DEN). Last competition: Folksam Grand Prix Göteborg on Aug 23, 2026, DNF.