Sandra Eriksson
Finnish middle-distance runner From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sandra Elisabet Eriksson (born 4 June 1989, in Nykarleby) is a Finnish middle distance runner, who specializes mainly in the 3000 metres steeplechase. Her personal best is 9:24.70, achieved in July 2014 in Glasgow.[1] This is the current national record.
 Sandra Eriksson 2018 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 4, 1989 Nykarleby, Finland |
| Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) |
| Weight | 47 kg (104 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Finland |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event | 3000m steeplechase |
She competed in 2007 European Junior Championships (10th) and in 2008 World Junior Championships (5th). She competed at the World Championships in 2009 and 2011 without reaching the final.
She competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics.[2]
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Finland | |||||
| 2008 | Finnish Championships | Tampere, Finland | 1st | 3000m steeplechase | 10:15.25 |
| World Junior Championships | Bydgoszcz, Poland | 5th | 3000m steeplechase | 10:00.87 | |
| 2009 | European U23 Championships | Kaunas, Lithuania | 4th | 3000m steeplechase | 10:11.25 |
| Finnish Championships | Espoo, Finland | 1st | 3000m steeplechase | 10:06.83 | |
| 2015 | European Indoor Championships | Prague, Czech Republic | 5th | 3000 m | 8:54.06 NR |
| World Championships | Beijing, China | 23rd (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 9:39.64 | |
| 2016 | European Championships | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 10th | 3000 m s'chase | 9:45.71 |
| Olympic Games | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 47th (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 9:56.77 | |
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