Jukka Keskisalo

Finnish middle-distance runner, Olympic competitor

Jukka Keskisalo - Finnish middle-distance runner, Olympic competitor
Born

March 27th, 1981
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Finland

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Specialized in the steeplechase, competed in national and international events. Represented Finland at the 2004 Athens Olympics, finishing 11th in the 3000 meters steeplechase. Achieved notable success at the Finnish Championships, winning multiple titles in the steeplechase and distance events. Consistently ranked among the top Finnish athletes in middle-distance running during career.

Competed in the 2004 Athens Olympics

Won multiple Finnish Championships in steeplechase

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