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Vesa Kähkölä

Vesa Kähkölä

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Birth dateJan 30, 1959
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Vesa Kähkölä is a Finland long-distance runner, born on January 30, 1959. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 13:42.37 in the 5000m, 28:29.54 in the 10000m, 1:05:37 in the Semi, 2:16:17 in the Marathon and 1:15:04.4h in the 25,000Metr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Key facts
25,000 Metres
1:15:04.4h
10 000 m
28:29.54
1988 season best
1:15:04.4h
Jul 27, 1988
1988 season best
Age
67 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: 25,000 Metres 1:15:04.4h, 10 000 m 28:29.54, 1988 season best 1:15:04.4h (Jul 27, 1988) · 67 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1988
25,000Metr
1:15:04.4h-Jul 27, 1988--
1988
Marathon
2:16:17-Apr 18, 1988
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1987
Semi
1:05:37-May 16, 1987--
1987
Marathon
2:12:25-Sep 12, 1987
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1985
10000m
28:38.47-Jul 23, 1985
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1985
CrossCount
35:02-Mar 24, 1985
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1985
Marathon
2:16:48-May 19, 1985
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1984
10000m
28:29.54-Aug 21, 1984
↓
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1981
5000m
13:42.37-Jun 16, 1981
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1981
CrossCount
36:44-Mar 28, 1981
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1977
5000m
14:43.6h-Aug 19, 1977
↑
European Junior Championships, RSC Olimpiyskiy, Donetsk
1977
CrossCount
24:33-Mar 20, 1977
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1988

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
25,000Metr
1:15:04.4HT-Jul 27Torino
Marathon
2:16:17-Apr 18Boston Marathon, Boston, MA

1987

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:12:25-Sep 12Kittila Marathon, Kittila
Semi
1:05:37-May 16Half Marathon, Göteborg

1985

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:38.47-Jul 23Helsinki
Marathon
2:16:48-May 19Valkeakoski Finnish Marathon Championships, Valkeakoski
CrossCount
35:02-Mar 2413th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Lisboa

1984

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:29.54-Aug 21Lahti

1981

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:54.54-Sep 3Budapest
5000m
13:42.37-Jun 16Helsinki
CrossCount
36:44-Mar 289th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Madrid

1977

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:00.8HT-Aug 21European Junior Championships, RSC Olimpiyskiy, Donetsk
5000m
14:43.6HT-Aug 19European Junior Championships, RSC Olimpiyskiy, Donetsk
5000m
14:43.6HT-Aug 19European Junior Championships, RSC Olimpiyskiy, Donetsk
5000m
15:00.8HT-Aug 19European Junior Championships, RSC Olimpiyskiy, Donetsk
CrossCount
24:33-Mar 205th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Düsseldorf

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Vesa Kähkölä's 25,000 Metres personal best?

Vesa Kähkölä's 25,000 Metres personal best is 1:15:04.4h, set on Jul 27, 1988 in Torino (ITA).

Which events does Vesa Kähkölä compete in?

Vesa Kähkölä competes in the 25,000 Metres and 10 000 m.

How did Vesa Kähkölä perform in 1988?

1988 season best: 1:15:04.4h, set on Jul 27, 1988.