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Antti Ruuskanen

Birth dateFeb 21, 1984

BirthplacePielavesi, Finland

Height1.89 m

Weight86 kg

Antti Hermanni Ruuskanen (born 21 February 1984) is a retired Finnish track and field athlete who competes in the javelin throw. He is a European Champion, having won gold in 2014. His personal best is 88.98 metres (291 ft 11 in), which he set in 2015.

Key facts

Javelin Throw

88.98

#37 all-time

2021 season best

77.89

Jun 27, 2021 · Keskusurheilukenttä, Saarijärvi (FIN)

2021 season best

Last competition

Motonet GP, Keskusurheilukenttä, Joensuu

Jul 14, 2021 · 77.49

Motonet GP, Keskusurheilukenttä, Joensuu

Medals

Olympic Games: 1 silver

Age

42 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: Javelin Throw 88.98 (#37 all-time), 2021 season best 77.89 (Jun 27, 2021, Keskusurheilukenttä, Saarijärvi (FIN)) · Last competition: Motonet GP, Keskusurheilukenttä, Joensuu, Jul 14, 2021, 77.49 · Olympic Games: 1 silver · 42 years old

Personal bests

88.98

#37 all-time

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Medals

	🥇	🥈	🥉	Total
Olympic Games	-	1	-	1

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2021	JT	77.89	-	Jun 27, 2021	↓	Keskusurheilukenttä, Saarijärvi (FIN)
2020	JT	79.22	-	Aug 16, 2020	↓	Finnish Championships, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku
2019	JT	85.15	-	Jun 16, 2019	↓	Raasepori (FIN)
2018	JT	82.59	-	Jul 4, 2018	↓	Joensuu Games, Joensuu
2016	JT	88.23	-	Jul 6, 2016	↓	European Athletics Championships, Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam
2015	JT	88.98	-	Aug 2, 2015	↓	Pori (FIN)
2014	JT	88.01	-	Aug 17, 2014	↓	Zürich European Championships, Letzigrund, Zürich
2013	JT	85.70	-	Aug 3, 2013	↓	Kuortane (FIN)
2012	JT	87.79	-	Aug 26, 2012	↓	Lahti (FIN)
2011	JT	82.29	-	Jul 24, 2011	↓	Lapinlahti (FIN)
2010	JT	83.45	-	Jun 4, 2010	↓	Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Promotional Events
2009	JT	85.39	-	Aug 28, 2009	↓	Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI)
2008	JT	87.33	-	May 25, 2008	↓	Kuortane (FIN)
2007	JT	82.71	-	Aug 22, 2007	↓	Joensuu (FIN)
2006	JT	84.10	-	Jun 7, 2006	↓	Tampere (FIN)
2005	JT	79.75	-	Jun 25, 2005	↓	Saarijärvi (FIN)
2004	JT	75.84	-	Aug 8, 2004	↓	Pietarsaari (FIN)
2003	JT	72.87	-	Jul 26, 2003	↓	European Junior Championships
2002	JT	66.08	-	Aug 3, 2002	↓	Imatra (FIN)
2000	JT	67.43	-	Jul 29, 2000	↓	Kuopio (FIN)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
JT	77.49	-	Jul 14	Motonet GP, Keskusurheilukenttä, Joensuu
JT	77.89	-	Jul 4	Keihäskarnevaalit, Urheilukenttä, Pihtipudas
JT	77.89	-	Jun 27	85. Juhannuskisat, Keskusurheilukenttä, Saarijärvi

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
JT	78.84	-	Sep 6	Finnkampen, Ratinan Stadion, Tampere
JT	79.22	-	Aug 16	Finnish Championships, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku
JT	77.79	-	Aug 15	Finnish Championships, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku
JT	77.79	-	Aug 14	Finnish Championships, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku
JT	79.22	-	Aug 14	Finnish Championships, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
JT	75.05	-	Oct 5	IAAF World Championships in Athletics
JT	82.57	-	Aug 4	Finnish Championships, Lappeenranta
JT	76.67	-	Aug 3	Finnish Championships, Lappeenranta
JT	76.67	-	Aug 1	Finnish Championships, Lappeenranta
JT	82.57	-	Aug 1	Finnish Championships, Lappeenranta
JT	80.79	-	Jul 24	Motonet GP, Joensuu
JT	77.42	-	Jul 17	Motonet GP, Lapinlahti
JT	82.20	-	Jun 30	Javelin Throw Carnival, Pihtipudas
JT	83.37	-	Jun 23	Juhannuskisat, Saarijärvi
JT	85.15	-	Jun 16	Aktia Games, Raasepori

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
JT	82.25	-	Sep 1	Tampere Finnkampen, Tampere
JT	82.25	-	Aug 31	Tampere Finnkampen, Tampere
JT	82.03	-	Aug 23	Lappeenranta Motonet GP, Lappeenranta
JT	81.70	-	Aug 9	European Athletics Championships
JT	79.93	-	Aug 8	European Athletics Championships
JT	82.59	-	Jul 4	Joensuu Games, Joensuu
JT	80.79	-	Jun 27	Orimattila
JT	76.91	-	Jun 19	Oulu

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
JT	77.13	-	Sep 17	Pielavesi
JT	83.02	-	Sep 4	Tampere Finnkampen, Tampere
JT	82.69	-	Sep 1	Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline
JT	83.34	-	Aug 27	Lappeenranta Elite Games, Lappeenranta
JT	83.05	-	Aug 20	The XXXI Olympic Games
JT	82.20	-	Aug 17	The XXXI Olympic Games
JT	83.05	-	Aug 16	The XXXI Olympic Games
JT	82.20	-	Aug 16	The XXXI Olympic Games
JT	88.23	-	Jul 9	European Athletics Championships, Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam
JT	82.44	-	Jul 9	European Athletics Championships, Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam
JT	82.44	-	Jul 7	European Athletics Championships, Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam
JT	88.23	-	Jul 6	European Athletics Championships, Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam
JT	83.10	-	Jun 29	Turku Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku
JT	86.90	-	Jun 25	Kuortane Games, Kuortane
JT	82.31	-	Jun 12	Raasepori Karis Telefon Games, Raasepori

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
JT	83.34	-	Sep 19	Pielavesi
JT	85.04	-	Sep 5	Tampere Games, Tampere
JT	87.12	-	Aug 26	IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
JT	82.20	-	Aug 24	IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
JT	87.12	-	Aug 23	IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
JT	82.20	-	Aug 23	IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
JT	87.46	-	Aug 8	Kuortane Games, Kuortane
JT	88.98	-	Aug 2	Finnish Championships, Pori
JT	80.57	-	Aug 1	Finnish Championships, Pori

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Antti Ruuskanen's Javelin Throw personal best?

Antti Ruuskanen's Javelin Throw personal best is 88.98, set on Aug 2, 2015 in Pori (FIN), #37 on the all-time list.

Which events does Antti Ruuskanen compete in?

Antti Ruuskanen competes in the Javelin Throw.

How did Antti Ruuskanen perform in 2021?

2021 season best: 77.89, set on Jun 27, 2021 in Keskusurheilukenttä, Saarijärvi (FIN). Last competition: Motonet GP, Keskusurheilukenttä, Joensuu on Jul 14, 2021, 77.49.

How many medals has Antti Ruuskanen won?

Antti Ruuskanen has won 1 Olympic Games medal.

Antti Ruuskanen

Personal bests

Medals

Performance Charts

Season bests

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2020

2019

2018

2016

2015

Honours

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