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Oleksandr Pyatnytsya
- Born
- Jul 14, 1985 (41 years old)
- Birthplace
- Dnipro, Ukraine
- Events
- Javelin Throw
- Height
- 1.86 m
- Weight
- 96 kg
Oleksandr Pyatnytsya is a Ukrainian javelin thrower born on July 14, 1985, in Dnipropetrovsk. He holds the Ukrainian national record in the event.
Pyatnytsya achieved his personal best and national record of 86.12 metres in May 2012 in Kyiv, breaking the previous Ukrainian standard. This throw established him among the elite javelin throwers of his generation.
His national record performance demonstrates his exceptional ability in one of athletics' most technically demanding throwing events, representing Ukraine at the highest level of international competition.
As of Nov 3, 2026: Javelin Throw 86.12 (#94 all-time), 2026 season best 66.38 (Jul 10, 2026, Olympic Training and Sports Center, Koncha-Zaspa, Kyiv (UKR)) · Last competition: Ukrainian Championships, Jul 10, 2026, 66.38 · National record (Javelin Throw) · 41 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | JT | 66.38 | – | Jul 10, 2026 | Ukrainian Championships |
| 2016 | JT | 83.28 | – | May 5, 2016 | Kyiv (UKR) |
| 2015 | JT | 81.63 | – | May 24, 2015 | Kyiv (UKR) |
| 2014 | JT | 74.69 | – | Aug 14, 2014 | Zürich European Championships, Letzigrund, Zürich |
| 2012 | JT | 86.12 | – | May 20, 2012 | Kyiv (UKR) |
| 2011 | JT | 82.61 | – | May 31, 2011 | Yalta (UKR) |
| 2010 | JT | 84.11 | – | May 28, 2010 | Yalta (UKR) |
| 2009 | JT | 81.96 | – | Jul 17, 2009 | Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis (FRA) |