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Antero PURANEN

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Birth dateNov 8, 1952
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Antero PURANEN is a Finland thrower, born on November 8, 1952. He competes primarily in the JavelinThr.

His personal bests include 92.74 in the JavelinThr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Key facts
Javelin Throw (700g)
92.74
1981 season best
88.48
Jun 7, 1981
1981 season best
Age
73 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: Javelin Throw (700g) 92.74, 1981 season best 88.48 (Jun 7, 1981) · 73 years old

PB

Personal bests

92.74

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1981
JavelinThr
88.48-Jun 7, 1981
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1980
JavelinThr
89.12-Jun 29, 1980
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1979
JavelinThr
92.74-Jun 24, 1979
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1978
JT
84.42-Sep 1, 1978-Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
1978
JavelinThr
88.64-Jul 2, 1978
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1977
JavelinThr
86.50-Aug 3, 1977
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1976
JavelinThr
80.22-Jul 4, 1976
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1981

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
87.34-Jun 24Kerava
JavelinThr
88.48-Jun 7Orimattila

1980

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
85.12-Jul 27The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
JavelinThr
84.02-Jul 26The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
JavelinThr
89.12-Jun 29Pihtipudas

1979

16 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
81.94-Sep 13Ciudad de México Universiade, Ciudad de México
JavelinThr
85.08-Aug 19Köln
JavelinThr
87.04-Aug 17Berlin ISTAF, Berlin
JavelinThr
82.72-Aug 13Helsinki NC, Helsinki
JavelinThr
81.32-Jul 17Kouvola
JavelinThr
86.58-Jul 15Pihtipudas
JavelinThr
80.92-Jul 11Helsinki FIN-FRA, Helsinki
JavelinThr
89.40-Jul 10Budapest
JavelinThr
81.46-Jul 5Mikkeli
JavelinThr
83.46-Jul 3Joensuu
JavelinThr
88.54-Jul 1Hyvinkää
JavelinThr
85.52-Jun 27Pietarsaari
JavelinThr
92.74-Jun 24Saarijärvi
JavelinThr
86.36-Jun 20Keuruu
JavelinThr
82.90-Jun 19Helsinki
JavelinThr
86.70-May 18Madrid

1978

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
84.42-Sep 1Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
JavelinThr
72.74-Aug 30Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
JavelinThr
84.42-Aug 29Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
JavelinThr
87.36-Aug 13Helsinki FIN-SWE, Helsinki
JavelinThr
83.62-Aug 6Kokkola NC, Kokkola
JavelinThr
82.80-Aug 1Jyväskylä
JavelinThr
88.64-Jul 2Pihtipudas
JavelinThr
83.26-Jun 28Helsinki
JavelinThr
84.90-Jun 25Saarijärvi
JavelinThr
83.02-Jun 19Tampere
JavelinThr
86.74-Jun 15Suolahti
JavelinThr
86.64-Jun 11Iisalmi
JavelinThr
82.28-Jun 8Imatra
JavelinThr
84.50-Jun 4Torino
JavelinThr
86.92-May 28Pietarsaari

1977

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
83.36-Aug 28Stockholm SWE-FIN, Stockholm
JavelinThr
86.50-Aug 3Oulu
JavelinThr
86.22-Aug 1Suolahti
JavelinThr
83.30-Jul 17European Cup Semi Final, Athina
JavelinThr
83.10-Jul 5Turku
JavelinThr
86.50-Jun 26Saarijärvi
JavelinThr
82.42-Jun 21Varkaus
JavelinThr
82.84-Jun 19Pihtipudas
JavelinThr
84.58-Jun 16Laitila
JavelinThr
84.70-Jun 14Kuopio
JavelinThr
83.70-Jun 12Tampere

1976

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
80.22-Jul 4Turku NC, Turku

Honours

5

The XXII Olympic Games

Javelin Throw (old)

1980
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Antero PURANEN's Javelin Throw (700g) personal best?

Antero PURANEN's Javelin Throw (700g) personal best is 92.74, set on Jun 24, 1979 in Saarijärvi (FIN).

Which events does Antero PURANEN compete in?

Antero PURANEN competes in the Javelin Throw (700g).

How did Antero PURANEN perform in 1981?

1981 season best: 88.48, set on Jun 7, 1981.