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Vesa-Pekka Pihlavisto

Vesa-Pekka Pihlavisto

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Birth dateApr 15, 1965
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Vesa-Pekka Pihlavisto is a Finland sprinter, born on April 15, 1965. He competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 400mH.

His personal bests include 23.26 in the 200m, 49.13 in the 400m, 49.69 in the 400mH, 3:04.55 in the 4x400m and 50.82 in the 400m-short-track. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Key facts
400 m hurdles
49.69
#811 all-time
2000 season best
52.07
Jun 23, 2000 · Keuruun (FIN)
2000 season best
Age
61 years old

As of Sep 28, 2026: 400 m hurdles 49.69 (#811 all-time), 2000 season best 52.07 (Jun 23, 2000, Keuruun (FIN)) · 61 years old

PB

Personal bests

23.26
49.13
49.69
#811 all-time
4x400m
3:04.55
400m-short-track
50.82
200m-short-track
23.26
4x200Metre
1:27.46

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2000
400m
49.13-Aug 17, 2000
↑
Lahti (FIN)
2000
400mH
52.07-Jun 23, 2000
↓
Keuruun (FIN)
1999
200m
23.26-Jan 30, 1999-Espoo (FIN) (i)
1999
200m-short-track
23.26-Jan 30, 1999-Espoo (FIN) (i)
1999
400m-short-track
50.82-Feb 13, 1999-Jyväskylä (FIN) (i)
1999
400m
50.82-Feb 13, 1999
↑
Jyväskylä (FIN) (i)
1999
400mH
52.10-Jun 17, 1999
↓
Tampere (FIN)
1999
4x200Metre
1:27.46-Feb 13, 1999-Jyväskylä (FIN) (i)
1998
400m
49.80-Jun 11, 1998
↑
Eurajoki (FIN)
1998
400mH
52.16-Jul 15, 1998
↓
Tampere (FIN)
1997
400mH
51.15-Jun 18, 1997
↓
Helsinki (FIN)
1996
400mH
50.84-Jul 7, 1996
↓
Finnish Championships
1995
400mH
50.57-Aug 26, 1995
↓
Helsinki (FIN)
1994
400mH
49.69-Jul 26, 1994
↓
Lappeenranta (FIN)
1994
4x400m
3:04.55-Aug 14, 1994-Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1993
400mH
50.19-Aug 1, 1993
↓
Mikkeli (FIN)
1992
400mH
50.24-Aug 16, 1992
↓
Lappeenranta (FIN)
1990
400mH
50.12-Aug 19, 1990
↓
Helsinki (FIN)
1988
400mH
50.80-Sep 4, 1988
↓
Helsinki (FIN)

2000

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
52.18-Aug 20Finnish Championships, Lahti
400mH
52.21-Aug 19Finnish Championships
400m
49.13-Aug 17Finnish Championships, Lahti
400mH
52.59-Jul 26Helsinki
400mH
52.89-Jul 19Tampere International, Tampere
400mH
52.07-Jun 23Keuruun
400mH
53.03-Jun 21Vantaa
400m
50.01-Feb 12Finnish Indoor Championships

1999

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
52.60-Jun 25Ylöjärvi
400mH
52.10-Jun 17Tampere
400mH
53.86-May 30Valkeakoski
4x200Metre
1:27.46-Feb 13Finnish Indoor Championships, Jyväskylä (i)
400m-short-track
50.82-Feb 13Finnish Indoor Championships, Jyväskylä (i)
200m-short-track
23.26-Jan 30Espoo (i)

1998

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
53.14-Aug 9Finnish Championships
400mH
53.80-Aug 8Finnish Championships, Oulu
400mH
53.35-Aug 2Lappeenranta Karelia Games, Lappeenranta
400mH
53.22-Jul 26Lahti
400mH
52.16-Jul 15Tampere
400mH
54.03-Jun 21Saarijärvi
400mH
52.57-Jun 15Kotka
400m
49.80-Jun 11Eurajoki

1997

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
51.15-Jun 18Helsinki Ericsson GP, Helsinki

1996

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
50.84-Jul 7Finnish Championships
400mH
51.12-Jun 25Helsinki World Games, Helsinki

1995

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
50.57-Aug 26Helsinki
400mH
50.88-Jun 28Helsinki World Games, Helsinki

1994

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:04.55-Aug 14Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
4x400m
3:04.55-Aug 7Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
400mH
50.12-Aug 7Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
400mH
49.69-Jul 26Lappeenranta
400mH
50.81-Jun 29Helsinki World Games, Helsinki

1993

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
51.05-Aug 16IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
400mH
51.05-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
400mH
50.19-Aug 1Mikkeli

1992

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
50.24-Aug 16Lappeenranta

1990

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
51.59-Aug 27Split European Championships
400mH
50.12-Aug 19Helsinki

1988

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
50.80-Sep 4Helsinki FINvSWE, Helsinki

Honours

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Finnish Indoor Championships

4x200 Metres Relay Short Track

1999
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Finnish Championships

400 Metres Hurdles

1996
7

Helsinki European Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

1994
7

Helsinki European Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

1994
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Vesa-Pekka Pihlavisto's 400 m hurdles personal best?

Vesa-Pekka Pihlavisto's 400 m hurdles personal best is 49.69, set on Jul 26, 1994 in Lappeenranta (FIN), #811 on the all-time list.

Which events does Vesa-Pekka Pihlavisto compete in?

Vesa-Pekka Pihlavisto competes in the 400 m hurdles.

How did Vesa-Pekka Pihlavisto perform in 2000?

2000 season best: 52.07, set on Jun 23, 2000 in Keuruun (FIN).