Arto Härkönen

Arto Härkönen

FinlandFinland
Born
Jan 31, 1959 (67 years old)
Events
Javelin Throw (700g)

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 2 gold and 2 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Personal best · Javelin Throw (700g)92.40
1985 season best85.80Jul 28, 1985
Medals2Olympic Games: 2 gold

As of Oct 31, 2026: Javelin Throw (700g) 92.40, 1985 season best 85.80 (Jul 28, 1985) · Olympic Games: 2 gold · 67 years old

Personal bests

DisciplineResultAll-time
JavelinThrPihtipudas 198492.40–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games2––2

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1985JavelinThr 85.80–Jul 28, 1985–
1984JT 86.76–Aug 5, 1984The XXIII Olympic Games
1984JavelinThr 92.40–Jul 1, 1984–
1983JavelinThr 87.80–Jun 26, 1983–
1982JavelinThr 88.14–Aug 29, 1982–
1981JavelinThr 91.04–May 28, 1981–
1980JavelinThr 90.26–Jan 26, 1980–
1979JavelinThr 90.18–Jul 10, 1979–
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Arto Härkönen's Javelin Throw (700g) personal best is 92.40, set on Jul 1, 1984 in Pihtipudas (FIN).

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

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

Arto Härkönen has won 2 Olympic Games medals.