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Merja Korpela
FinlandActive- Born
- May 15, 1981 (45 years old)
- Birthplace
- Soini, Finland
- Events
- Hammer Throw
Merja Tuulikki Korpela (born 15 May 1981 in Soini) is a female hammer thrower from Finland. Her personal best throw is 69.56 metres, achieved in July 2009 in Belgrade. She finished fourth at the 2000 World Junior Championships. She also competed at the 2002 European Championships, the 2006 European Championships and the 2007 World Championships and the 2008 Olympic Games without reaching the final.
Personal best · Hammer Throw69.56
2026 season best57.91Jul 12, 2026
Last competitionAluemestaruuskisat Läntinen alue ja ÖID 2 kisapäiväJul 15, 2026 · 55.58
As of Nov 4, 2026: Hammer Throw 69.56 (#216 all-time), 2026 season best 57.91 (Jul 12, 2026) · Last competition: Aluemestaruuskisat Läntinen alue ja ÖID 2 kisapäivä, Jul 15, 2026, 55.58 · 45 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | HT | 57.91 | – | Jul 12, 2026 | Tampere Meeting |
| 2018 | HT | 66.65 | – | Jun 24, 2018 | Saarijärvi (FIN) |
| 2017 | HT | 68.55 | – | Jul 1, 2017 | Kaustinen (FIN) |
| 2016 | HT | 69.15 | – | Jun 11, 2016 | Kurikka (FIN) |
| 2015 | HT | 68.43 | – | Jun 4, 2015 | Äänekoski (FIN) |
| 2014 | HT | 68.44 | – | Jul 13, 2014 | Kuortane (FIN) |
| 2013 | HT | 69.38 | – | Jul 28, 2013 | Vaasa (FIN) |
| 2012 | HT | 67.43 | – | Aug 25, 2012 | Lahti (FIN) |