Annemari Kiekara

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Annemari Birgitta Sandell (former Kiekara and formerly Sandell-Hyvärinen; née Sandell; born 2 January 1977 in Kalanti) is a Finnish long-distance runner. Her best achievement in track running is ninth place at the 1995 World Championships in the 10,000 metres.

Annemari Kiekara

Annemari Kiekara in 1995
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing  Finland
World Cross Country Championships
Gold medal – first place1995 DurhamJunior race
Bronze medal – third place1999 BelfastShort race
European Cross Country Championships
Gold medal – first place1995 AlnwickIndividual
Silver medal – second place1998 FerraraIndividual
Bronze medal – third place1996 CharleroiIndividual

Nicknamed "Annukka", she competed in 1996 Olympics, finishing 12th in 10000 meters. She is best known as a cross-country runner, in which she won the European Championship in 1995 and finished third on short course at the 1999 World Championships.

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