Jukka Keskisalo
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| Medal record | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's athletics | |||
| EAA European Championships | |||
| Gold | 2006 Gothenburg | 3000m steeplechase | |
Jukka Pekka Sakari Keskisalo (born March 27, 1981 in Varkaus) is a Finnish athlete competing in 3000 m steeplechase and 1500 m.
Keskisalo finished ninth at the 2003 World Championships in Athletics in Paris with his record time, 8:17.72. The next two seasons were hampered by injuries, but he made a strong comeback in 2006 by taking surprise gold at the 2006 European Championships in Athletics. He ran a tactical race, taking advantage of a slow early pace and staying at the rear of the field until the last 500 metres, when he sprinted and overtook the other competitors one by one.[1]
Less than a week after the European Championships, Keskisalo placed fourth at the Golden League meet in Zürich with his new record time 8:16.74. Later, Keskisalo was voted Finland's Sports Personality of the Year, ahead of Tanja Poutiainen and Tero Pitkämäki.[2]
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[edit] External links
- IAAF profile for Jukka Keskisalo
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