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Merja PITKÄNEN

FINFINWomen
Birth dateJan 18, 1976
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Merja PITKÄNEN is a Finland thrower, born on January 18, 1976. She competes primarily in the SP, JT and HT.

Her personal bests include 10.52 in the SP, 52.25 in the JT, 48.63 in the HT and 55.24 in the JavelinThr. She has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Key facts
Javelin Throw
52.25
2026 season best
40.35
May 20, 2026
2026 season best
Last competition
Tilastopajacup 4
Jul 29, 2026 · 39.48
Tilastopajacup 4
Age
50 years old

As of Oct 3, 2026: Javelin Throw 52.25, 2026 season best 40.35 (May 20, 2026) · Last competition: Tilastopajacup 4, Jul 29, 2026, 39.48 · 50 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
JT
40.35-May 20, 2026
↑
Tilastopajacup 1
2025
JT
40.26-Jul 22, 2025
↑
Tilastopajacup 5, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku
2022
JT
39.83-May 28, 2022
↑
Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku (FIN)
2015
JT
43.69-Aug 26, 2015
↑
Turku (FIN)
2014
JT
44.01-Jul 17, 2014
↑
Turku (FIN)
2013
JT
44.24-Jul 3, 2013
↑
Raisio (FIN)
2012
SP
10.52-Aug 2, 2012-Laitila (FIN)
2012
JT
48.39-Aug 24, 2012
↑
Lahti (FIN)
2011
JT
48.12-Aug 5, 2011
↑
Turku (FIN)
2009
JT
51.43-Aug 1, 2009
↑
Espoo (FIN)
2008
JT
50.78-Jul 18, 2008
↑
Akaa (FIN)
2007
HT
48.63-Sep 23, 2007-Turku (FIN)
2007
JT
51.58-Jun 13, 2007
↑
Eurajoki (FIN)
2006
JT
50.73-Aug 17, 2006
↑
Lahti (FIN)
2005
JT
51.26-Aug 23, 2005
↑
Lahti (FIN)
2004
JT
49.64-Jun 13, 2004
↑
Eurajoki (FIN)
2003
JT
52.25-Jul 26, 2003
↑
Oulu (FIN)
2002
JT
51.61-Jul 27, 2002
↑
Ii (FIN)
2001
JT
48.33-Aug 26, 2001
↑
Lahti (FIN)
2000
JT
45.91-Aug 19, 2000
↑
Lahti (FIN)
1999
JT
51.20-Jun 24, 1999
↑
Pudasjärvi (FIN)
1998
JavelinThr
53.81-Jul 2, 1998
↑
Pihtipudas (FIN)
1997
JavelinThr
55.24-Jul 12, 1997
↑
Turku European U23 Championships, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku

2026

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
39.48-Jul 29Tilastopajacup 4
JT
39.06-Jul 15Avoimet M/N, M/N17 ja P/T15-14 pm-kilpailut, 2. kilpailupäivä
JT
40.35-May 20Tilastopajacup 1

2025

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
40.26-Jul 22Tilastopajacup 5, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku
JT
39.71-Jul 1Tilastopajacup 4, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku

2022

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
39.83-May 28Avoimet M/N ja M/N17 pm-kilpailut, 1. kilpailupäivä, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku

2015

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
43.69-Aug 26Turku Tilastopajacup, Turku
JT
41.73-Aug 6Turku Tilastopajacup, Turku
JT
42.33-Jul 18Tornio

2014

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
44.01-Jul 17Turku
JT
43.33-Jul 5Kemi
JT
43.39-Jun 4Turku Tilastopajacup, Turku
JT
43.04-May 25Salo

2013

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
43.57-Jul 9Turku Tilastopajacup, Turku
JT
44.24-Jul 3Raisio

2012

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
43.20-Aug 31Oulu
JT
47.10-Aug 25Finnish Championships, Lahti
JT
48.39-Aug 24Finnish Championships, Lahti
SP
10.52-Aug 2Laitila
JT
47.12-Aug 2Laitila
JT
43.86-Jul 30Turku Tilastopajacup, Turku

2011

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
48.12-Aug 5Finnish Championships, Turku
JT
44.60-Jul 13Kemi
JT
45.51-Jun 6Lieto

2009

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
51.43-Aug 1Finnish Championships, Espoo
JT
47.13-Jul 31Finnish Championships, Espoo
JT
50.48-Jul 23Uusikaupunki
JT
51.31-Jul 16Turku
JT
48.11-Jul 12Naantali
JT
49.64-Jun 28Pihtipudas Javelin Throw Carnival, Pihtipudas
JT
49.53-Jun 16Tampere 4AthleticsGP, Helsinki
JT
50.18-Jun 10Eurajoki Games, Eurajoki
JT
49.26-Mar 8Pori Finnish Winter Throwing Championships, Pori

2008

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
49.41-Jul 26Finnish Championships, Tampere
JT
48.68-Jul 25Finnish Championships, Tampere
JT
50.78-Jul 18Akaa
JT
48.48-Jun 17Eurajoki
JT
48.89-Jun 1Nakkila
JT
47.69-May 28Turku
JT
48.25-May 26Turku

2007

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
48.63-Sep 23Turku
HT
48.63-Sep 23Turku
JT
48.31-Sep 16Loimaa
JT
47.45-Aug 11Kemi
JT
50.33-Aug 4Finnish Championships, Lappeenranta
JT
50.93-Aug 3Finnish Championships, Lappeenranta
JT
50.14-Jul 25Kemi Regional Championships, Kemi
JT
49.10-Jul 22Ii
JT
48.10-Jul 14Barentskampen, Luleå
JT
47.87-Jul 8Pihtipudas Javelin Throw Carnival, Pihtipudas
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Honours

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Turku European U23 Championships

Javelin Throw (old)

1997
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Merja PITKÄNEN's Javelin Throw personal best?

Merja PITKÄNEN's Javelin Throw personal best is 52.25, set on Jul 26, 2003 in Oulu (FIN).

Which events does Merja PITKÄNEN compete in?

Merja PITKÄNEN competes in the Javelin Throw.

How did Merja PITKÄNEN perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 40.35, set on May 20, 2026. Last competition: Tilastopajacup 4 on Jul 29, 2026, 39.48.