Pekka Päivärinta

Pekka Päivärinta is a FIN middle-distance runner, born on May 4, 1949. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:37.2h in the 1500m, 7:52.97 in the 3000m, 13:28.51 in the 5000m, 27:54.43 in the 10000m and 2:13:09 in the Marathon. He has earned 1 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing FIN.