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Annika Petersson

Annika Petersson

SWESWEWomen
Birth dateJan 10, 1979
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Annika Petersson (born 10 January 1979) is a Swedish javelin thrower.

She competed at the 1998 World Junior Championships and the 2006 European Championships, but without reaching the final. Her personal best throw is 57.31 metres, achieved in August 2007 in Eskilstuna.

This was the Swedish record before Sofi Flinck, who holds the current record at 61.96. Their achievements in athletics have contributed to their country's sporting legacy and demonstrate the dedication required to compete at the highest levels of track and field.

Key facts
Javelin Throw
57.31
#430 all-time
2012 season best
51.56
May 20, 2012 · Lerum (SWE)
2012 season best
Age
47 years old

As of Oct 4, 2026: Javelin Throw 57.31 (#430 all-time), 2012 season best 51.56 (May 20, 2012, Lerum (SWE)) · 47 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2012
JT
51.56-May 20, 2012
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Lerum (SWE)
2011
JT
54.47-Jun 12, 2011
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Hässleholm (SWE)
2010
SP
12.95-May 16, 2010
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Enskede (SWE)
2010
JT
56.09-Jul 18, 2010
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Sopot (POL)
2009
SP
12.62-Jul 1, 2009
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Stockholm (SWE)
2009
JT
56.15-Aug 2, 2009
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Swedish Championships
2008
SP
12.01-Jun 28, 2008
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Bottnaryd (SWE)
2008
JT
54.15-Jun 16, 2008
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Karlskrona (SWE)
2007
JT
57.31-Aug 12, 2007
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Swedish Championships
2006
JT
56.08-Jun 28, 2006
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Estadio Ciudad de Málaga, Málaga (ESP)
2005
SP
11.81-Jul 3, 2005
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Bottnaryd (SWE)
2005
JT
56.24-Jun 18, 2005
↓
Gävle (SWE)
2004
JT
52.22-Sep 4, 2004
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Göteborg (SWE)
2002
JT
54.82-Jun 16, 2002
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Karlstad (SWE)
2001
JT
56.55-Aug 5, 2001
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Alingsas (SWE)
2000
JT
56.70-Jul 1, 2000
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Magglingen (SUI)
1999
JT
54.19-Sep 4, 1999
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Göteborg (SWE)
1998
SP
12.04-Jul 5, 1998
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Gävle (SWE)
1998
JT
48.68-Jul 30, 1998
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Annecy IAAF World Junior Championships, Parc des Sports, Annecy
1998
JavelinThr
52.06-Aug 23, 1998-Odense (DEN)

2012

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
49.63-Sep 1Göteborg SWE-FIN Match, Göteborg
JT
50.58-Aug 25Swedish Championships, Stockholm
JT
49.49-Jun 20Göteborg Swedish Club Championships, Göteborg
JT
48.95-Jun 17Bottnaryd Throwing Meeting, Bottnaryd
JT
51.56-May 20Lerum

2011

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
52.29-Sep 10Helsinki FIN-SWE Match, Helsinki
JT
53.10-Aug 14Swedish Championships, Gävle
JT
43.98-Aug 5Sopot Janusz Sidło Memorial, Sopot
JT
52.04-Jul 2Bottnaryd Throwing Meeting, Bottnaryd
JT
51.34-Jun 28Sollentuna Folksam GP, Sollentuna
JT
53.63-Jun 18European Team Championships, Olympiastadion, Stockholm
JT
54.47-Jun 12Hässleholm Folksam Challenge, Hässleholm
JT
49.85-Mar 19Sofia European Cup Winter Throwing, Sofia - Senior Events

2010

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
50.68-Aug 31Stockholm Swedish Club Championships, Stockholm
SP
11.53-Aug 31Stockholm Swedish Club Championships, Stockholm
JT
55.15-Aug 27Helsinki FIN-SWE International Match, Helsinki
JT
55.77-Aug 21Swedish Championships
JT
56.09-Jul 18Sopot Janusz Sidło Memorial, Sopot
JT
53.16-Jul 3Bottnaryd Throwing Meeting, Bottnaryd
JT
52.09-Jun 19European Athletics Team Championships First League
JT
53.47-Jun 13Växjö Smålandsspelen, Växjö
JT
53.50-Jun 6Eurajoki Games, Eurajoki
JT
55.05-May 16Enskede
SP
12.95-May 16Enskede
JT
54.38-Mar 21Arles European Cup Winter Throwing, Arles - Senior Events

2009

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
55.91-Aug 29Göteborg SWE-FIN Match, Göteborg
JT
53.86-Aug 22Gävle Folksam Challenge, Gävle
JT
56.15-Aug 2Swedish Championships
JT
52.11-Jul 15Luzern Spitzen Leichtathletik, Luzern
JT
51.56-Jul 6Karlskrona Folksam GP, Karlskrona
JT
51.99-Jul 1Stockholm Swedish Club Championships, Stockholm
SP
12.62-Jul 1Stockholm Swedish Club Championships, Stockholm
JT
53.93-Jun 27Bottnaryd Throwing Meeting, Bottnaryd
JT
54.16-Jun 13Eskilstuna Jubileumsgalan, Eskilstuna
JT
52.35-May 30Palafrugell Miting Internacional, Palafrugell
JT
53.96-Mar 15Los Realejos European Cup Winter Throwing, Los Realejos - Senior Events
SP
11.94-Feb 28Swedish Indoor Championships, Bollnäs (i)

2008

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
49.06-Sep 10Riga Cup 2008, Riga
JT
53.29-Aug 29Helsinki FIN-SWE Match, Helsinki
JT
52.38-Aug 2Västeras Swedish Championships
JT
52.62-Jun 28Bottnaryd Throwing Meeting, Bottnaryd
SP
12.01-Jun 28Bottnaryd Throwing Meeting, Bottnaryd
JT
48.97-Jun 21European Cup 1st League Group B, Istanbul
JT
54.15-Jun 16Karlskrona Telenor Galan, Karlskrona
JT
53.79-May 24Halle Hallesche Erdgas - Werfertage 2008, Halle
JT
51.14-Mar 15Split European Winter Throwing Cup

2007

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
52.12-Sep 8Göteborg SWE-FIN Match, Göteborg
JT
50.71-Aug 18Habo Javelin Challenge, Habo
JT
57.31-Aug 12Swedish Championships
JT
53.40-Jul 22Gävle Valbo Games, Gävle
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Honours

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Swedish Championships

Javelin Throw

2010
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Swedish Championships

Javelin Throw

2009
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Västeras Swedish Championships

Javelin Throw

2008
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Swedish Championships

Javelin Throw

2007
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Swedish Championships

Javelin Throw

2005
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Swedish Championships

Javelin Throw

2002
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Swedish Championships

Javelin Throw

2001
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Swedish Championships

Javelin Throw

1999
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Annika Petersson's Javelin Throw personal best?

Annika Petersson's Javelin Throw personal best is 57.31, set on Aug 12, 2007 in Eskilstuna (SWE), #430 on the all-time list.

Which events does Annika Petersson compete in?

Annika Petersson competes in the Javelin Throw.

How did Annika Petersson perform in 2012?

2012 season best: 51.56, set on May 20, 2012 in Lerum (SWE).