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Jenni Kangas

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Jenni Kangas

FINFINWomen
Birth dateJul 3, 1992
BirthplaceSeinäjoki, Finland
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Jenni Pirita Susanna Kangas (born 3 July 1992) is a Finnish track and field athlete who competes in the javelin throw. In 2016, she finished ninth at the European Championships. In 2017, she won bronze at the Summer Universiade, throwing a personal best 60.98 m. She is coached by her father, retired javelin thrower Hannu Kangas.

Key facts
Javelin Throw
60.98
#185 all-time
2023 season best
53.88
Jul 21, 2023 · Urheilupuisto, Mikkeli (FIN)
2023 season best
Last competition
Tilastopajacup 6, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku
Aug 9, 2023 · 49.55
Tilastopajacup 6, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku
Age
34 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: Javelin Throw 60.98 (#185 all-time), 2023 season best 53.88 (Jul 21, 2023, Urheilupuisto, Mikkeli (FIN)) · Last competition: Tilastopajacup 6, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku, Aug 9, 2023, 49.55 · 34 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2023
SP
13.59-Jul 30, 2023
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Finnish Championships
2023
JT
53.88-Jul 21, 2023
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Mikkeli Games, Urheilupuisto, Mikkeli
2022
JT
55.60-Jun 26, 2022
↓
Finnish Championships, Raatin Stadion, Oulu
2021
JT
56.48-Jun 7, 2021
↓
Paavo Nurmi Games, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku
2020
JT
57.52-Aug 1, 2020
↓
Kuortane Games, Kuortaneen keskusurheilukenttä, Kuortane
2019
JT
58.28-Sep 4, 2019
↓
Laihia (FIN)
2018
JT
59.96-Aug 9, 2018
↓
European Athletics Championships
2017
JT
60.98-Aug 25, 2017
↓
Taipei Municipal Stadium, Taipei City (TPE)
2016
JT
60.70-Aug 18, 2016
↓
Heinola (FIN)
2015
JT
56.56-Jun 13, 2015
↓
Alavus (FIN)
2014
DT
40.90-Aug 9, 2014
↓
Seinäjoki (FIN)
2014
JT
55.28-Aug 2, 2014
↓
Kuopio (FIN)
2013
SP
11.60-Sep 1, 2013
↓
Raahe (FIN)
2013
DT
39.76-Aug 31, 2013
↓
Raahe (FIN)
2013
JT
55.62-May 27, 2013
↓
Mikkeli (FIN)
2012
TJ
10.21+1.2Aug 1, 2012-Saarijärvi (FIN)
2012
SP
11.93-Aug 12, 2012
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Mikkeli (FIN)
2012
DT
36.96-Aug 11, 2012
↓
Mikkeli (FIN)
2012
JT
51.48-Aug 25, 2012
↓
Lahti (FIN)
2011
JT
53.19-Jul 3, 2011
↓
Pihtipudas (FIN)
2010
JT
51.18-Sep 12, 2010
↓
Lohja (FIN)
2009
JT
47.76-Jun 13, 2009
↓
Kangasala (FIN)
2008
JT
48.48-Jun 1, 2008
↓
Nakkila (FIN)
2007
JT
49.63-Jun 13, 2007
↓
Eurajoki (FIN)
2006
JT
42.55-Jul 12, 2006
↓
Ylistaro (FIN)

2022

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
52.46-Aug 24Lappeenranta Games, Kimpisen yleisurheilukenttä, Lappeenranta
JT
46.17-Aug 5Kalevan Kisat, Keskusurheilukenttä, Joensuu
JT
46.17-Aug 4Kalevan Kisat, Keskusurheilukenttä, Joensuu
JT
51.93-Jul 26Motonet GP
JT
54.94-Jul 21Häme Games, Peltosaaren yleisurheilukenttä, Riihimäki
JT
53.14-Jul 20Tilastopajacup 4, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku
JT
53.09-Jul 10Soinin Urheilukentän Avajaiskisat, Keskusurheilukenttä, Soini
JT
54.56-Jul 3Keihäskarnevaalit, Urheilukenttä, Pihtipudas
JT
55.60-Jun 26Finnish Championships, Raatin Stadion, Oulu
JT
50.99-Jun 18Kuortane Games, Kuortaneen keskusurheilukenttä, Kuortane
JT
54.20-Jun 11Alavuden Urheilijoiden 90v. juhlakisat, Keskusurheilukenttä, Alavus
JT
50.71-Jun 5Marskin kisat, Kimpisen yleisurheilukenttä, Lappeenranta
JT
54.45-Jun 2Austrian Open, Leichtathletikarena, Eisenstadt
JT
51.48-May 26Kultainen Keihäs, Hiekkaharjun urheilupuisto, Vantaa

2021

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
42.80-Aug 27Kalevan Kisat, Ratinan Stadion, Tampere
JT
48.72-Jul 27Häme Game, Peltosaaren yleisurheilukenttä, Riihimäki
JT
51.46-Jun 22Marskin kisat, Kimpisen yleisurheilukenttä, Lappeenranta
JT
54.85-Jun 13Kankaanpää Games, Urheilukenttä, Kankaanpää
JT
56.48-Jun 8Paavo Nurmi Games, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku
JT
56.48-Jun 7Paavo Nurmi Games, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku
JT
56.20-May 29Kultainen Keihäs, Hiekkaharjun urheilupuisto, Vantaa
JT
52.83-Mar 5Keihään kutsukisa, Pajulahti-halli, Lahti

2020

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
51.27-Sep 12Koski-Vähälän Karijasut, Urheilukenttä, Ylivieska
JT
56.74-Sep 6Finnkampen, Ratinan Stadion, Tampere
JT
56.74-Sep 5Finnkampen, Ratinan Stadion, Tampere
JT
55.69-Sep 1Harju Cup 4, Harjun stadion, Jyväskylä
JT
56.05-Aug 26Eltsun tähtikisat, Eläintarhan urheilukenttä, Helsinki
JT
56.16-Aug 15Finnish Championships, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku
JT
52.71-Aug 14Finnish Championships, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku
JT
56.16-Aug 14Finnish Championships, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku
JT
57.52-Aug 1Kuortane Games, Kuortaneen keskusurheilukenttä, Kuortane
JT
52.73-Jul 23Teemakisa, Ratinan Stadion, Tampere
JT
55.60-Jul 15Motonet GP, Stadion, Lahti
JT
52.07-Jun 21Korona Games 3, Seinäjoen keskusurheilukenttä, Seinäjoki
JT
53.91-Jun 7Uusi Alku, Stadion, Lahti

2019

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
58.28-Sep 4Pitkät Ratamatkat, Laihia
JT
56.92-Aug 25Finnkampen, Olympiastadion, Stockholm
JT
56.92-Aug 24Finnkampen, Olympiastadion, Stockholm
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Honours

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Finnish Championships

Javelin Throw

2018
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Universiade

Javelin Throw

2017
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Finnish Championships

Javelin Throw

2017
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European Team Championships

Javelin Throw

2015
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jenni Kangas's Javelin Throw personal best?

Jenni Kangas's Javelin Throw personal best is 60.98, set on Aug 25, 2017 in Taipei Municipal Stadium, Taipei City (TPE), #185 on the all-time list.

Which events does Jenni Kangas compete in?

Jenni Kangas competes in the Javelin Throw.

How did Jenni Kangas perform in 2023?

2023 season best: 53.88, set on Jul 21, 2023 in Urheilupuisto, Mikkeli (FIN). Last competition: Tilastopajacup 6, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku on Aug 9, 2023, 49.55.