Matti Närhi

Matti Närhi

FinlandFinland
Born
Aug 17, 1975 (51 years old)
Birthplace
Viitasaari, Finland
Events
Javelin Throw

Juha Matti Närhi (born 17 August 1975 in Viitasaari) is a Finnish javelin thrower. His personal best throw is 88.24 metres, achieved in July 1997 in Soini. He is the world indoor best holder at javelin; on March 3, 1996, he threw 85.78 in Kajaani, Finland. Representing the UTEP Miners track and field program, Närhi won the 1999 NCAA Division I javelin title.

Personal best · Javelin Throw88.24
#45 all-time
2004 season best86.61Jul 4, 2004 · Pihtipudas
2004 season best
Last competitionThe XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, AthinaAug 28, 2004 · 80.28
The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina

As of Oct 28, 2026: Javelin Throw 88.24 (#45 all-time), 2004 season best 86.61 (Jul 4, 2004, Pihtipudas (FIN)) · Last competition: The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina, Aug 28, 2004, 80.28 · 51 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
JTSoini 199788.241,219 pts#45

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2004JT 86.61–Jul 4, 2004Pihtipudas (FIN)
2003JT 77.30–Aug 10, 2003Helsinki (FIN)
2001JT 84.21–Jun 3, 2001Eurajoki (FIN)
2000JT 82.74–Aug 18, 2000Lahti (FIN)
1999JT 87.88–Jun 26, 1999Kuortane (FIN)
1998JT 84.38–Aug 2, 1998Lappeenranta (FIN)
1997JT 88.24–Jul 27, 1997Soini (FIN)
1996JT 85.78–Mar 3, 1996Kajaani (FIN)
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Matti Närhi's Javelin Throw personal best is 88.24, set on Jul 27, 1997 in Soini (FIN), #45 on the all-time list.

Matti Närhi competes in the Javelin Throw.

2004 season best: 86.61, set on Jul 4, 2004 in Pihtipudas (FIN). Last competition: The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina on Aug 28, 2004, 80.28.