Nina Holmén

Finnish former long-distance runner (born 1951)
Nina Holmén
Medal record
Representing  Finland
Women’s Athletics
EAA European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1974 Rome 3000m
World Cross Country Championships
Silver medal – second place 1973 Waregem Team race
Silver medal – second place 1974 Monza Individual race
Bronze medal – third place 1974 Monza Team race

Siv Nina Anette Holmén (née Wärn; born 29 September 1951, in Esse) is a Finnish former long-distance runner.

Nina Holmén won the first European Championship in women's 3000 meters running in 1974. She competed also in Olympics 1976 finishing 9th in 1500 meters running. Her best event, 3000 meters, was not in the Olympic schedule that time.

Nina Holmén also competed successfully in cross-country running. She won silver medal in World Cross Country Championships in 1974. In 1973 she was 10th. In addition she won two medals in team race.

Personal bests

  • 800m 2:03,67 (Turku 4.7.1976)
  • 1500m 4:06,93 (Turku 2.7.1976),
  • Mile 4:38,4 (Vantaa 27.5.1976)
  • 3000m 8:55,10 (Rome 2.9.1974),
  • 5000m 16:04,2 (Jakobstad 30.5.1976),

External links

  • Nina Holmén's profile in Tilaspaja
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European Athletics Championships champions in women's 3000 metres and 5000 metres
3000 m (1974–94)
5000 m (since 1998)
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  • World Athletics


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