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Ville-Veikko Sainio

Ville-Veikko Sainio

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Birth dateAug 14, 1970
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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.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:31.37
2000 season best
8:56.61
Aug 18, 2000
2000 season best
Age
56 years old

As of Sep 25, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:31.37, 2000 season best 8:56.61 (Aug 18, 2000) · 56 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2000
3000mSt
8:56.61-Aug 18, 2000
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1998
1500m
3:53.48-Jun 25, 1998--
1998
3000mSt
8:31.37-Jul 26, 1998
↑
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1998
5000m
14:05.65-Jul 1, 1998--
1989
3000mSt
9:01.14-Aug 24, 1989
↑
European Junior Championships
1989
CrossCount
28:37-Mar 19, 1989--

2000

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:56.61-Aug 18Finnish Championships, Lahti

1998

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:39.36-Aug 29Helsinki SWE-FIN, Helsinki
3000mSt
8:52.23-Aug 20Budapest European Championships, Népstadion, Budapest
3000mSt
8:52.23-Aug 18Budapest European Championships, Népstadion, Budapest
3000mSt
8:35.39-Aug 8Finnish Championships, Oulu
3000mSt
8:31.37-Jul 26Lahti
5000m
14:05.65-Jul 1Turku Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku
1500m
3:53.48-Jun 25Nastola
3000mSt
8:45.91-Jun 20Kuortane Midsommer Games, Kuortane
3000mSt
8:58.30-Jun 9Mynämäki

1989

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
9:22.89-Aug 26European Junior Championships
3000mSt
9:01.14-Aug 24European Junior Championships
3000mSt
9:22.89-Aug 24European Junior Championships
CrossCount
28:37-Mar 1917th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Stavanger

Honours

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Finnish Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

1998
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ville-Veikko Sainio's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

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

Which events does Ville-Veikko Sainio compete in?

Ville-Veikko Sainio competes in the 3000 m steeplechase.

How did Ville-Veikko Sainio perform in 2000?

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