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Mikaela Ingberg

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Mikaela Ingberg

FINFINWomen
Birth dateJul 29, 1974
BirthplaceVaasa, Finland
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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.

Key facts
Javelin Throw
64.03
#79 all-time
2009 season best
61.03
Jun 28, 2009 · Pihtipudas (FIN)
2009 season best
Medals
World Championships: 1 bronze
Age
52 years old

As of Sep 17, 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

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2009
JT
61.03-Jun 28, 2009
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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
2001
JT
63.13-Jul 1, 2001
↓
Pihtipudas (FIN)
2000
JT
64.03-Sep 1, 2000
↓
Berlin ISTAF
1999
JT
61.50-Aug 26, 1999
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IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
1998
JT
64.49-Aug 22, 1998
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Budapest European Championships, Népstadion, Budapest
1998
JavelinThr
66.43-Jul 14, 1998
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Roma Golden Gala
1997
JavelinThr
67.32-Jun 7, 1997
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Dublin (IRL)
1997
JT
67.32-Jun 7, 1997
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Dublin (IRL)
1996
JT
60.46-Jul 29, 1996
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The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
1996
JavelinThr
65.66-May 11, 1996
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Osaka (JPN)
1995
JT
65.16-Aug 8, 1995
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Ullevi Stadium, Göteborg (SWE)
1995
JavelinThr
65.16-Aug 8, 1995
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IAAF World Championships
1994
JT
56.86-Jun 29, 1994
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Helsinki (FIN)
1994
JavelinThr
56.86-Jun 29, 1994
↓
Helsinki (FIN)
1993
JT
56.64-Jul 31, 1993
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Estadio de Anoeta, San Sebastián (ESP)
1993
JavelinThr
56.64-Jul 31, 1993
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European Junior Championships
1991
JavelinThr
46.00-Aug 9, 1991
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European Junior Championships
1991
JT
46.00-Aug 9, 1991
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Kaftanzoglio Stadium, Thessaloniki (GRE)

2009

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
56.82-Sep 6Elstal DKB Cup Finale 2009, Elstal
JT
57.64-Aug 29Göteborg SWE-FIN Match, Göteborg
JT
57.88-Aug 16IAAF World Championships
JT
57.88-Aug 15IAAF World Championships
JT
57.87-Aug 1Finnish Championships
JT
50.97-Jul 31Finnish Championships, Espoo
JT
59.57-Jul 8Lapua Elite Games, Lapua
JT
61.03-Jun 28Pihtipudas Javelin Throw Carnival, Pihtipudas

2008

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
59.51-Aug 29Helsinki FIN-SWE Match, Helsinki
JT
58.82-Aug 19The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
JT
58.82-Aug 15The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
JT
57.91-Aug 3Lappeenranta Karelia Games, Lappeenranta
JT
54.05-Jul 16Joensuu Vattenfall Elite Games, Joensuu
JT
58.19-Jul 6Kuortane Elite Games, Kuortane
JT
56.57-Jun 29Pihtipudas Javelin Throw Carnival, Pihtipudas
JT
55.06-Jun 16Karlskrona Telenor Galan, Karlskrona
JT
61.59-Jun 8Lapua Elite Games, Lapua
JT
58.43-May 25Kuortane Javelin Meeting, Kuortane

2007

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
59.42-Sep 15Savonlinna Javelin Throw Meeting, Savonlinna
JT
58.59-Sep 8Göteborg SWE-FIN Match, Göteborg
JT
60.70-Aug 12Kuortane Games, Kuortane
JT
57.44-Aug 4Finnish Championships, Lappeenranta
JT
52.95-Aug 3Finnish Championships
JT
56.82-Jul 22Lapinlahti Savo Games, Lapinlahti
JT
59.28-Jul 8Pihtipudas Javelin Throw Carnival, Pihtipudas
JT
55.36-Jun 3Glasgow Norwich Union International, Glasgow

2006

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
55.14-Aug 25Helsinki FIN-SWE International Match, Helsinki
JT
56.70-Aug 13Göteborg European Championships, Ullevi Stadium, Göteborg
JT
59.79-Aug 12Göteborg European Championships, Ullevi Stadium, Göteborg
JT
56.70-Aug 7Göteborg European Championships, Ullevi Stadium, Göteborg
JT
59.79-Aug 7Göteborg European Championships, Ullevi Stadium, Göteborg
JT
55.05-Jul 26Helsinki GE Money GP, Helsinki
JT
58.98-Jul 22Finnish Championships, Jyväskylä
JT
51.03-Jul 21Finnish Championships
JT
57.86-Jul 11Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
JT
57.98-Jul 9Pihtipudas Javelin Throw Carnival, Pihtipudas
JT
57.94-Jul 2Turku Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku
JT
60.16-Jun 24Kuortane Games, Kuortane

2005

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
55.57-Aug 27Göteborg SWE-FIN Int. Match, Göteborg
JT
57.54-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
JT
61.06-Aug 12IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
JT
61.06-Aug 6IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
JT
57.54-Aug 6IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
JT
57.46-Jul 24Helsinki GE Money Grand Prix, Helsinki
JT
59.44-Jul 21Lappeenranta Karelia Games, Lappeenranta
JT
59.87-Jul 16Finnish Championships
JT
51.95-Jul 15Finnish Championships
JT
60.45-Jul 10Pihtipudas Javelin Carnival, Pihtipudas
JT
56.45-Jul 3Lapinlahti Savo Games, Lapinlahti
JT
55.21-Jun 26Kuortane Games, Kuortane
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Honours

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Finnish Championships

Javelin Throw

2009
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Finnish Championships

Javelin Throw

2005
🥇

Finnish Championships

Javelin Throw

2004
5

Monaco IAAF World Athletics Final

Javelin Throw

2003
4

IAAF World Championships

Javelin Throw

2003
🥉

Madrid IAAF World Cup

Javelin Throw

2002
🥉

München European Championships

Javelin Throw

2002
🥉

München European Championships

Javelin Throw

2002
🥈

Paris IAAF Grand Prix Final

Javelin Throw

2002
🥇

Finnish Championships

Javelin Throw

2002
6

IAAF World Championships

Javelin Throw

2001
🥇

Finnish Championships

Javelin Throw

2000
🥇

Finnish Championships

Javelin Throw

1999
🥉

Budapest European Championships

Javelin Throw (old)

1998
🥉

Budapest European Championships

Javelin Throw (old)

1998
🥉

Johannesburg IAAF World Cup

Javelin Throw (old)

1998
4

IAAF World Championships

Javelin Throw (old)

1997
7

The XXVI Olympic Games

Javelin Throw (old)

1996
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IAAF World Championships

Javelin Throw (old)

1995
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European Junior Championships

Javelin Throw (old)

1993
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Mikaela Ingberg's Javelin Throw personal best?

Mikaela Ingberg's Javelin Throw personal best is 64.03, set on Sep 1, 2000 in Olympiastadion, Berlin (GER), #79 on the all-time list.

Which events does Mikaela Ingberg compete in?

Mikaela Ingberg competes in the Javelin Throw.

How did Mikaela Ingberg perform in 2009?

2009 season best: 61.03, set on Jun 28, 2009 in Pihtipudas (FIN).

How many medals has Mikaela Ingberg won?

Mikaela Ingberg has won 1 World Championships medal.