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Topi Raitanen

b. 1996

Finnish distance runner

Athletics competitor Orienteer
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About Topi Raitanen

Born 1996. Topi Raitanen is a Finnish athletics competitor and orienteer.

Topi Olli Vihtori Raitanen (born 7 February 1996 in Tampere) is a Finnish runner specialising in the 3000 metres steeplechase. He is the current European Champion in the event. He also reached the final at the 2018 European Championships finishing eighth. Raitanen also runs for Finland in Orienteering and has won a gold medal at the Junior World Orienteering Championships.

He qualified to represent Finland at the 2020 Summer Olympics, placing eighth in the final.

International competitions

Personal bests Outdoor 800 metres – 1:48.92 (Lappeenranta 2018) 1500 metres – 3:38.47 (Karlsruhe 2023) 3000 metres – 7:49.00 (Joensuu 2021) 3000 metres steeplechase – 8:16.57 (Monaco 2020) 5 kilometres – 13:43 (Armagh 2019)

Indoor 1500 metres – 3:49.63 (Helsinki 2018) 3000 metres – 7:55.71 (Glasgow 2019)

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Important facts

Born
7 February 1996, Tampere
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Athletics competitor, orienteer
Nationality
Finland

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Topi Raitanen?

Finnish distance runner

When was Topi Raitanen born?

Topi Raitanen was born on 7 February 1996 in Tampere.

What is Topi Raitanen's occupation?

Topi Raitanen is an athletics competitor and orienteer.

What nationality is Topi Raitanen?

Topi Raitanen is Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Topi Raitanen

· Wikidata: Q21016843

· DBpedia: Topi Raitanen

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