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Matti Närhi

Matti Närhi

FINFINMen
Birth dateAug 17, 1975
BirthplaceViitasaari, Finland
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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.

PB

Personal bests

88.24

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2004
JT
86.61-Jul 4, 2004
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Pihtipudas (FIN)
2003
JT
77.30-Aug 10, 2003
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Helsinki (FIN)
2001
JT
84.21-Jun 3, 2001
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Eurajoki (FIN)
2000
JT
82.74-Aug 18, 2000
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Lahti (FIN)
1999
JT
87.88-Jun 26, 1999
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Kuortane (FIN)
1998
JT
84.38-Aug 2, 1998
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Lappeenranta (FIN)
1997
JT
88.24-Jul 27, 1997
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Soini (FIN)
1996
JT
85.78-Mar 3, 1996
↓
Kajaani (FIN)
1995
JT
83.14-Sep 3, 1995
↓
Mikkeli (FIN)
1994
JT
76.14-Jun 14, 1994
↓
Viitasaari (FIN)
1993
JT
71.74-Aug 1, 1993
↓
European Junior Championships

2004

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
80.28-Aug 28The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
JT
81.06-Aug 26The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
JT
80.28-Aug 18The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
JT
81.06-Aug 18The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
JT
86.61-Jul 4Pihtipudas Javelin Carnival, Pihtipudas
JT
76.75-Jun 16Äänekoski

2003

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
73.91-Aug 30Rovaniemi
JT
73.70-Aug 11Finnish Championships
JT
77.30-Aug 10Finnish Championships, Helsinki
JT
72.25-Jul 28Äänekoski
JT
76.42-Jul 20Kuortane Games, Kuortane
JT
71.30-Jun 21Saarijärvi

2001

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
NM-Aug 3IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
JT
81.62-Jul 22Lapinlahti Savo Games, Lapinlahti
JT
78.58-Jul 8Finnish Championships, Turku
JT
81.45-Jul 7Finnish Championships, Turku
JT
80.41-Jul 1Pihtipudas
JT
80.28-Jun 17Kuortane
JT
84.21-Jun 3Eurajoki
JT
81.79-May 20Vantaa Golden Javelin, Vantaa

2000

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
82.56-Aug 19Finnish Championships
JT
82.74-Aug 18Finnish Championships, Lahti
JT
80.45-Aug 13Lappeenranta Karelia Games, Lappeenranta
JT
78.71-Aug 2Turku Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku
JT
78.41-Jul 23Pihtipudas

1999

17 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
79.47-Aug 29IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
JT
85.05-Aug 27IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
JT
79.47-Aug 21IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
JT
85.05-Aug 21IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
JT
86.34-Aug 8Finnish Championships, Seinäjoki
JT
82.82-Aug 7Finnish Championships, Seinäjoki
JT
80.83-Jul 30Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
JT
78.31-Jul 7Roma Golden Gala
JT
79.14-Jul 4Lapinlahti Savo Games, Lapinlahti
JT
80.16-Jun 30Oslo Mobil Bislett Games
JT
87.88-Jun 26Kuortane Midsummer Games, Kuortane
JT
81.96-Jun 14Äänekoski
JT
84.32-Jun 12Viitasaari
JT
85.18-Jun 10Helsinki Ericsson GP, Helsinki - GP I Events
JT
79.74-Jun 4Boise NCAA Championships, Boise, ID
JT
83.26-May 21Fort Collins WAC Conference Championships, Fort Collins, CO
JT
82.02-Apr 10El Paso, TX

1998

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
77.90-Sep 19Kiihtelysvaara
JT
77.07-Aug 28Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme
JT
82.59-Aug 23Budapest European Championships, Népstadion, Budapest
JT
80.94-Aug 21Budapest European Championships, Népstadion, Budapest
JT
80.94-Aug 18Budapest European Championships, Népstadion, Budapest
JT
82.59-Aug 18Budapest European Championships, Népstadion, Budapest
JT
74.76-Aug 9Finnish Championships
JT
78.84-Aug 8Finnish Championships, Oulu
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Honours

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Boise NCAA Championships

Javelin Throw

1999
8

Budapest European Championships

Javelin Throw

1998
8

Budapest European Championships

Javelin Throw

1998
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Turku European U23 Championships

Javelin Throw

1997
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Lisboa IAAF World Junior Championships

Javelin Throw

1994
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European Junior Championships

Javelin Throw

1993