Sinikka Keskitalo
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| Intro | Athletics competitor | |
| Places | Finland | |
| was | Athlete Runner Long-distance runner | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 29 January 1951 | |
| Death | 25 October 2011 (aged 60 years) |
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Biography
Sinikka Marja-Liisa Keskitalo (29 January 1951 – 25 October 2011) was a female long-distance runner from Finland. She competed in the women's marathon for her native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1984. Her best result was the 15th place at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. She was born in Jalasjärvi.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Finland | |||||
| 1982 | European Championships | Athens, Greece | 15th | Marathon | 2:48:54 |
| 1983 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 27th | Marathon | 2:46:10 |
| 1984 | Olympic Games | Los Angeles, United States | 15th | Marathon | 2:35:15 |
| 1986 | European Championships | Stuttgart, West Germany | 4th | Marathon | 2:34:31 |
| 1987 | World Championships | Rome, Italy | 8th | Marathon | 2:35:16 |
| 1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | 42nd | Marathon | 2:43:00 |