Ville-Veikko Sainio

Ville-Veikko Sainio

Born
Aug 14, 1970 (56 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase

Ville-Veikko Sainio is a Finland middle-distance runner, born on August 14, 1970. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 5000m and 3000mSt.

His personal bests include 3:53.48 in the 1500m, 14:05.65 in the 5000m and 8:31.37 in the 3000mSt. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:31.37
2000 season best8:56.61Aug 18, 2000

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:31.37, 2000 season best 8:56.61 (Aug 18, 2000) · 56 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mNastola 1998Finland 1500 m all-time list3:53.48933 pts–
5000mTurku 1998Finland 5000 m all-time list14:05.65981 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20003000mSt 8:56.61–Aug 18, 2000–
19981500m 3:53.48–Jun 25, 1998–
19983000mSt 8:31.37–Jul 26, 1998–
19985000m 14:05.65–Jul 1, 1998–
19893000mSt 9:01.14–Aug 24, 1989European Junior Championships
1989CrossCount 28:37–Mar 19, 1989–
FAQ

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Ville-Veikko Sainio's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:31.37, set on Jul 26, 1998 in Lahti (FIN).

Ville-Veikko Sainio competes in the 3000 m steeplechase.

2000 season best: 8:56.61, set on Aug 18, 2000.