Merja Perätalo

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Birth dateMar 22, 1996

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Merja Perätalo is a Finland thrower, born on March 22, 1996. She competes primarily in the JT and JavelinThr.

Her personal bests include 52.51 in the JT and 48.62 in the JavelinThr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Key facts

Javelin Throw

52.51

2023 season best

46.96

Jun 25, 2023 · Keskusurheilukenttä, Saarijärvi (FIN)

2023 season best

Last competition

Finnish Championships

Jul 27, 2023 · 35.87

Finnish Championships

Age

30 years old

As of Oct 4, 2026: Javelin Throw 52.51, 2023 season best 46.96 (Jun 25, 2023, Keskusurheilukenttä, Saarijärvi (FIN)) · Last competition: Finnish Championships, Jul 27, 2023, 35.87 · 30 years old

Personal bests

52.51

JavelinThr

48.62

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2023	JT	46.96	-	Jun 25, 2023	↑	Saarijärven 87. Juhannuskisat
2022	JT	48.46	-	Jun 16, 2022	↑	Saarenkylän kenttä, Rovaniemi (FIN)
2021	JT	46.11	-	Jul 4, 2021	↑	Urheilukenttä, Pihtipudas (FIN)
2020	JT	43.05	-	Jul 18, 2020	↑	Sarkkiranta, Kempele (FIN)
2019	JT	44.73	-	Aug 23, 2019	↑	Liminka (FIN)
2018	JT	46.17	-	May 31, 2018	↑	Liminka (FIN)
2017	JT	44.26	-	May 21, 2017	↑	Kuortane (FIN)
2016	JT	48.07	-	Jun 12, 2016	↑	Rovaniemi (FIN)
2015	JT	52.51	-	Aug 1, 2015	↑	Pori (FIN)
2014	JT	46.46	-	Sep 7, 2014	↑	Ii (FIN)
2013	JT	45.72	-	Sep 14, 2013	↑	Rovaniemi (FIN)
2013	JavelinThr	48.62	-	Aug 25, 2013	↓	Turku (FIN)
2012	JavelinThr	46.12	-	Aug 19, 2012	↓	Espoo (FIN)
2012	JT	47.00	-	Jun 14, 2012	↑	Pihtipudas (FIN)

2023

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
JT	35.87	-	Jul 27	Finnish Championships
JT	42.27	-	Jul 8	Motonet GP, Oulu – Games of Northern City, Raatin Stadion, Oulu
JT	42.67	-	Jul 2	Keihaskarnevaalit - Javelin Carnival, Urheilukenttä, Pihtipudas
JT	46.96	-	Jun 25	Saarijärven 87. Juhannuskisat

2022

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
JT	44.33	-	Jul 23	Pohjan Koitokset, Saarenkylän kenttä, Rovaniemi
JT	44.22	-	Jul 16	Avoimet Pohjois-pohjanmaan pm-kilpailut, Suojalinna, Pudasjärvi
JT	38.37	-	Jul 3	Keihäskarnevaalit, Urheilukenttä, Pihtipudas
JT	47.01	-	Jun 21	Kesäkuun kisat, Saarenkylän kenttä, Rovaniemi
JT	48.46	-	Jun 16	Arctic-heitot, Saarenkylän kenttä, Rovaniemi

2021

11 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
JT	39.85	-	Aug 27	Kalevan Kisat, Ratinan Stadion, Tampere
JT	45.55	-	Aug 10	Piirikilpailut, Kirkonnmäen urheilukenttä, Kokkola
JT	44.50	-	Aug 1	Elokuun Kisat, Sauvosaaren urheilukenttä, Kemi
JT	45.87	-	Jul 28	Äänekoski Games, Liikuntapuisto, Äänekoski
JT	45.82	-	Jul 14	Motonet GP, Keskusurheilukenttä, Joensuu
JT	44.10	-	Jul 10	PM-Kilpailut, Sarkkiranta, Kempele
JT	46.11	-	Jul 4	Keihäskarnevaalit, Urheilukenttä, Pihtipudas
JT	40.91	-	Jun 27	85. Juhannuskisat, Keskusurheilukenttä, Saarijärvi
JT	41.58	-	Jun 12	Kipinän 110-vuotisjuhlakilpailut, Vimpelinlaakson urheilukenttä, Kajaani
JT	45.01	-	Jun 6	Arctic-heitot, Saarenkylän kenttä, Rovaniemi
JT	45.94	-	May 25	Lantmännen Agro Laidunkauden avauskisat, Limingan urheilukenttä, Liminka

2020

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
JT	43.05	-	Jul 18	PM-Kilpailut, Sarkkiranta, Kempele
JT	42.28	-	Jul 11	Pohjois-Suomen mestaruuskilpailu, Vimpelinlaakson urheilukenttä, Kajaani
JT	42.84	-	Jul 3	Valkean Kaupungin Kisat, Raatin Stadion, Oulu

2019

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
JT	44.73	-	Aug 23	Liminka
JT	41.09	-	Jun 30	Javelin Throw Carnival, Pihtipudas
JT	39.97	-	Jun 20	Pohjantähti Games, Pudasjärvi

2018

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
JT	42.28	-	Aug 18	Ii
JT	44.00	-	Aug 15	Liminka
JT	45.76	-	Aug 3	Laitila Finnish U23 Championships, Laitila
JT	42.80	-	Jul 28	Rovaniemi
JT	43.34	-	Jun 21	Pudasjärvi Pohjantähti Games, Pudasjärvi
JT	44.39	-	Jun 7	Äänekoski Games, Äänekoski
JT	46.17	-	May 31	Liminka

2017

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
JT	44.26	-	May 21	Kuortane

2016

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
JT	40.90	-	Aug 5	Lappeenranta Finnish U23 Championships, Lappeenranta
JT	44.15	-	Jul 22	Finnish Championships, Oulu
JT	43.46	-	Jun 30	Pihtipudas
JT	48.07	-	Jun 12	Rovaniemi

2015

12 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
JT	51.32	-	Aug 30	Espoo Nordic U20 Match, Espoo
JT	49.39	-	Aug 16	Savonlinna Finnish Junior Championships, Savonlinna
JT	43.19	-	Aug 15	Savonlinna Finnish Junior Championships, Savonlinna
JT	50.46	-	Aug 8	Kuortane Games, Kuortane
JT	52.51	-	Aug 1	Finnish Championships, Pori
JT	50.59	-	Jul 31	Finnish Championships, Pori
JT	47.04	-	Jul 19	European Junior Championships, Ekängens Friidrottsarena, Eskilstuna
JT	47.04	-	Jul 18	European Junior Championships, Ekängens Friidrottsarena, Eskilstuna
JT	49.41	-	Jul 18	European Junior Championships, Ekängens Friidrottsarena, Eskilstuna
JT	46.55	-	Jun 28	Pihtipudas Javelin Throw Carnival, Pihtipudas
JT	49.22	-	Jun 25	Pihtipudas - U20 Events
JT	49.20	-	Jun 21	Saarijärvi

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Merja Perätalo's Javelin Throw personal best?

Merja Perätalo's Javelin Throw personal best is 52.51, set on Aug 1, 2015 in Pori (FIN).

Which events does Merja Perätalo compete in?

Merja Perätalo competes in the Javelin Throw.

How did Merja Perätalo perform in 2023?

2023 season best: 46.96, set on Jun 25, 2023 in Keskusurheilukenttä, Saarijärvi (FIN). Last competition: Finnish Championships on Jul 27, 2023, 35.87.