Jukka Keskisalo

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Medal record
Competitor for Flag of Finland Finland
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]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Jukka Keskisalo storms to surprise European gold in 3000 metres steeplechase. Helsingin Sanomat. Retrieved on 2007-01-22.
  2. ^ European Champion Jukka Keskisalo chosen Sports Personality of the Year. Helsingin Sanomat. Retrieved on 2007-01-22.

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Awards
Preceded by
Flag of Finland Janne Ahonen		 Finnish Sportsman of the Year
2006		 Succeeded by
Flag of Finland Tero Pitkämäki


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