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Vesa Laukkanen

Vesa Laukkanen

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Birth dateApr 9, 1958
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Vesa Laukkanen is a Finland steeplechase runner, born on April 9, 1958. He competes primarily in the 3000mSt and 2000Metres.

His personal bests include 8:22.9h in the 3000mSt and 5:30.2h in the 2000Metres. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:22.9h
2000 Metres Short Track
5:30.2h
1982 season best
8:22.9h
Aug 8, 1982 · Porvoo (FIN)
1982 season best
Last competition
Athina European Championships
Sep 7, 1982 · 8:29.75
Athina European Championships
Age
68 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:22.9h, 2000 Metres Short Track 5:30.2h, 1982 season best 8:22.9h (Aug 8, 1982, Porvoo (FIN)) · Last competition: Athina European Championships, Sep 7, 1982, 8:29.75 · 68 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1982
3000mSt
8:22.9h-Aug 8, 1982
↓
Porvoo (FIN)
1981
3000mSt
8:35.39-Aug 20, 1981
↓
Helsinki (FIN)
1980
3000mSt
8:24.45-Jul 9, 1980
↓
Helsinki (FIN)
1978
2000Metres
5:30.7h-Jun 8, 1978
↑
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1978
3000mSt
8:31.7h-Jun 28, 1978
↓
Helsinki (FIN)
1977
3000mSt
5:40.6h-Aug 19, 1977
↓
European Junior Championships, RSC Olimpiyskiy, Donetsk
1977
2000Metres
5:30.2h-Aug 21, 1977
↑
European Junior Championships, RSC Olimpiyskiy, Donetsk
1977
CrossCount
25:28-Mar 20, 1977
↓
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1976
CrossCount
24:51-Feb 28, 1976
↓
4th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1975
3000mSt
6:06.4h-Aug 22, 1975
↓
European Junior Championships
1975
2000Metres
6:06.4h-Aug 22, 1975
↑
European Junior Championships

1982

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:29.75-Sep 7Athina European Championships
3000mSt
8:29.75-Sep 6Athina European Championships
3000mSt
8:29.28-Aug 29-
3000mSt
8:22.9HT-Aug 8Porvoo
3000mSt
8:25.06-Jun 27-

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:35.39-Aug 20Helsinki

1980

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:33.30-Jul 28The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
3000mSt
8:38.33-Jul 26The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
3000mSt
8:24.45-Jul 9Helsinki World Games, Helsinki

1978

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:31.7HT-Jun 28Helsinki
2000Metres
5:30.7HT-Jun 8Vantaa

1977

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2000Metres
5:30.2HT-Aug 21European Junior Championships, RSC Olimpiyskiy, Donetsk
2000Metres
5:40.6HT-Aug 19European Junior Championships, RSC Olimpiyskiy, Donetsk
3000mSt
5:30.2HT-Aug 19European Junior Championships, RSC Olimpiyskiy, Donetsk
CrossCount
25:28-Mar 205th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Düsseldorf

1976

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
24:51-Feb 284th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1975

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
6:06.4HT-Aug 22European Junior Championships
2000Metres
6:06.4HT-Aug 22European Junior Championships

Honours

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European Junior Championships

2000 Metres Steeplechase

1977
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Vesa Laukkanen's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Vesa Laukkanen's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:22.9h, set on Aug 8, 1982 in Porvoo (FIN).

Which events does Vesa Laukkanen compete in?

Vesa Laukkanen competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.

How did Vesa Laukkanen perform in 1982?

1982 season best: 8:22.9h, set on Aug 8, 1982 in Porvoo (FIN). Last competition: Athina European Championships on Sep 7, 1982, 8:29.75.