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Arto Härkönen

Arto Härkönen

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Birth dateJan 31, 1959
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Arto Härkönen is a Finland thrower, born on January 31, 1959. He competes primarily in the JavelinThr.

His personal bests include 92.40 in the JavelinThr. He has earned 1 gold and 2 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Key facts
Javelin Throw (700g)
92.40
1985 season best
85.80
Jul 28, 1985
1985 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 gold
Age
67 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Javelin Throw (700g) 92.40, 1985 season best 85.80 (Jul 28, 1985) · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 67 years old

PB

Personal bests

92.40
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Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games1--1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1985
JavelinThr
85.80-Jul 28, 1985
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1984
JavelinThr
92.40-Jul 1, 1984
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1983
JavelinThr
87.80-Jun 26, 1983
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1982
JavelinThr
88.14-Aug 29, 1982
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1981
JavelinThr
91.04-May 28, 1981
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1980
JavelinThr
90.26-Jan 26, 1980
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1979
JavelinThr
90.18-Jul 10, 1979
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1978
JavelinThr
85.70-Jun 23, 1978
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1977
JavelinThr
82.98-Aug 21, 1977
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European Junior Championships, RSC Olimpiyskiy, Donetsk

1985

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
85.80-Jul 28Kannus

1984

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
86.76-Aug 5The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
JavelinThr
83.06-Aug 4The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
JavelinThr
81.70-Jul 17Stockholm
JavelinThr
83.52-Jul 15Pello
JavelinThr
92.40-Jul 1Pihtipudas
JavelinThr
88.12-Jun 24Lapinlahti
JavelinThr
85.26-Jun 23Sotkamo
JavelinThr
82.06-May 22Golden Spike of Europe, Ostrava

1983

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
84.58-Sep 4Stockholm SWEvFIN, Stockholm
JavelinThr
85.72-Aug 28Äänekoski
JavelinThr
81.42-Aug 10IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
JavelinThr
86.48-Jul 9Pello
JavelinThr
87.30-Jul 6Helsinki
JavelinThr
83.88-Jul 3Pori NC, Pori
JavelinThr
87.80-Jun 26Lapinlahti
JavelinThr
85.54-Jun 25Sotkamo
JavelinThr
87.30-May 29Karjaa

1982

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
86.76-Sep 7Athina European Championships
JavelinThr
86.58-Sep 6Athina European Championships
JavelinThr
88.14-Aug 29Helsinki

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
91.04-May 28Helsinki

1980

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
89.96-Jun 3Vantaa
JavelinThr
90.26-Jan 26Auckland

1979

24 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
87.10-Sep 13Ciudad de México Universiade, Ciudad de México
JavelinThr
88.36-Sep 2Stockholm SWE-FIN, Stockholm
JavelinThr
88.10-Aug 23Lahti
JavelinThr
84.60-Aug 20Lappeenranta
JavelinThr
86.88-Aug 19Mikkeli
JavelinThr
89.90-Aug 13Helsinki NC, Helsinki
JavelinThr
85.18-Jul 29Kokkola
JavelinThr
85.38-Jul 25Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku
JavelinThr
81.44-Jul 17Oslo IAAF Golden Mile, Oslo
JavelinThr
83.82-Jul 15Pihtipudas
JavelinThr
82.62-Jul 11Helsinki FIN-FRA, Helsinki
JavelinThr
90.18-Jul 10Budapest
JavelinThr
83.84-Jul 3Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
JavelinThr
89.24-Jun 27Tornio
JavelinThr
81.74-Jun 24Saarijärvi
JavelinThr
84.60-Jun 23Kuortane
JavelinThr
87.04-Jun 20Kuopio
JavelinThr
86.90-Jun 19Helsinki
JavelinThr
89.16-Jun 18Kerava
JavelinThr
87.58-Jun 12Kuusankoski
JavelinThr
87.28-Jun 10Vantaa
JavelinThr
82.68-May 24Helsinki
JavelinThr
87.46-May 18Madrid
JavelinThr
84.98-May 12Helsinki

1978

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
83.12-Sep 6Helsinki
JavelinThr
85.54-Jul 2Pihtipudas
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Honours

🥇

The XXIII Olympic Games

Javelin Throw (old)

1984
5

Athina European Championships

Javelin Throw (old)

1982
🥈

Ciudad de México Universiade

Javelin Throw (old)

1979
🥈

European Junior Championships

Javelin Throw (old)

1977
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Arto Härkönen's Javelin Throw (700g) personal best?

Arto Härkönen's Javelin Throw (700g) personal best is 92.40, set on Jul 1, 1984 in Pihtipudas (FIN).

Which events does Arto Härkönen compete in?

Arto Härkönen competes in the Javelin Throw (700g).

How did Arto Härkönen perform in 1985?

1985 season best: 85.80, set on Jul 28, 1985.

How many medals has Arto Härkönen won?

Arto Härkönen has won 1 Olympic Games medal.