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Mikaela Ingberg
- Born
- Jul 29, 1974 (52 years old)
- Birthplace
- Vaasa, Finland
- Events
- Javelin Throw
Mikaela Johanna Emilia Ingberg (born 29 July 1974 in Vaasa) is a female javelin thrower from Finland. Her personal best throw is 64.03 metres, achieved in September 2000 in Berlin.
She was nicknamed "Mikke" during her career. Her achievements include bronze medals at the 1995 World Championships, 1998 and 2002 European Championships.
In the annual match against Sweden in Helsinki’s Olympic Stadium in 2008, Mikaela Ingberg, then Finland’s team captain, won the Javelin Throw with her last throw of 59.51 meters. She has been coached by Tapio Korjus. Her javelin throwing career ended in 2010 due to a sudden injury. After her sports career, Ingberg has worked as an expert for the Finnish Olympic Committee.
As of Nov 1, 2026: Javelin Throw 64.03 (#79 all-time), 2009 season best 61.03 (Jun 28, 2009, Pihtipudas (FIN)) · World Championships: 1 bronze · 52 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | – | – | 1 | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | JT | 61.03 | – | Jun 28, 2009 | Pihtipudas (FIN) |
| 2008 | JT | 61.59 | – | Jun 8, 2008 | Lapua (FIN) |
| 2007 | JT | 60.70 | – | Aug 12, 2007 | Kuortane (FIN) |
| 2006 | JT | 60.16 | – | Jun 24, 2006 | Kuortane (FIN) |
| 2005 | JT | 61.06 | – | Aug 12, 2005 | IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki |
| 2004 | JT | 62.53 | – | Jul 25, 2004 | Lappeenranta (FIN) |
| 2003 | JT | 63.55 | – | Jul 13, 2003 | Lapinlahti (FIN) |
| 2002 | JT | 63.50 | – | Aug 8, 2002 | München European Championships, Olympiastadion, München |