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Oleksandr Pyatnytsya

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Oleksandr Pyatnytsya

UKRUKRMen
Birth dateJul 14, 1985
BirthplaceDnipro, Ukraine
Height1.86 m
Weight96 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.

Key facts
Javelin Throw
86.12
#94 all-time
2026 season best
66.38
Jul 10, 2026 · Olympic Training and Sports Center, Koncha-Zaspa, Kyiv (UKR)
2026 season best
Last competition
Ukrainian Championships
Jul 10, 2026 · 66.38
Ukrainian Championships
Record
National record · Javelin Throw 86.12
National record
Age
41 years old

As of Sep 16, 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

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
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)
2008
JT
78.54-Feb 24, 2008
↑
Yalta (UKR)
2007
JT
76.28-Jul 14, 2007
↑
Debrecen European U23 Championships
2006
JT
72.20-Jun 4, 2006
↑
Kyiv (UKR)

2016

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
74.38-May 19Chinese Taipei Open Athletics Championships, Taoyuan
JT
83.28-May 5Kiev Regional Club Championships, Kyiv

2015

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
76.91-Aug 1Ukrainian Championships, Kirovograd
JT
74.59-Jul 7Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, Bregyó Athletic Center, Székesfehérvár
JT
71.75-Jun 21European Team Championships, Olympic Stadium, Cheboksary
JT
71.75-Jun 20European Team Championships, Olympic Stadium, Cheboksary
JT
79.98-Jun 8Kirovograd Ukrainian Club Championships, Kirovograd
JT
81.63-May 24Kiev, Kyiv

2014

2 performances

2012

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
DQ-Aug 17Stockholm DN Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline
JT
DQ-Aug 6The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
JT
82.85-Jul 20Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco - Diamond Discipline
JT
81.38-Jul 18Lappeenranta Games, Lappeenranta
JT
85.67-Jul 6Paris Meeting AREVA, Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis - Diamond Discipline
JT
82.61-Jul 3Viljandi BIGBANK Kuldliiga, Viljandi
JT
81.41-Jun 28Helsinki European Championships
JT
82.37-Jun 27Helsinki European Championships
JT
81.41-Jun 27Helsinki European Championships
JT
84.87-Jun 14Ukrainian Championships, Yalta
JT
84.32-Jun 13Ukrainian Championships, Yalta
JT
83.44-May 28Yalta Ukrainian Cup, Yalta
JT
86.12-May 20Kiev, Kyiv

2011

17 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
80.23-Sep 18Milano Notturna di Milano, Milano
JT
73.56-Sep 1IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
JT
73.56-Aug 29IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
JT
78.64-Aug 4Ukrainian Championships, Donetsk
JT
71.55-Aug 3Ukrainian Championships, Donetsk
JT
79.83-Jul 29Stockholm DN Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline
JT
75.82-Jul 22Barcelona Reunión Internacional D’Atletisme, Barcelona
JT
74.00-Jul 9Kiev, Kyiv
JT
75.29-Jul 3Zhukovskiy Znamenskiy Memorial, Meteor, Zhukovskiy
JT
77.80-Jun 30Kohila BIG Kuldliiga, Kohila
JT
79.79-Jun 12Tampere Games, Tampere
JT
79.55-Jun 9Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline
JT
78.95-Jun 7Rakvere BIG Kuldliiga, Rakvere
JT
82.61-May 31Yalta Ukrainian Cup, Yalta
JT
81.73-May 6Doha Samsung Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline
JT
81.96-Mar 20Sofia European Cup Winter Throwing, Sofia - Senior Events
JT
81.00-Feb 25Yalta Ukrainian Winter Throwing Championships, Yalta

2010

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
73.42-Aug 31Rovereto Palio Città della Quercia, Rovereto
JT
75.54-Aug 27Bruxelles Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - EU Cup
JT
79.45-Aug 22Dubnica nad Váhom Athletic Bridge, Dubnica nad Váhom
JT
77.53-Aug 6Stockholm DN Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline
JT
82.01-Jul 31Barcelona European Championships, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
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Honours

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Ukrainian Championships

Javelin Throw

2012
5

Helsinki European Championships

Javelin Throw

2012
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Monaco Herculis

Javelin Throw

2012
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Paris Meeting AREVA

Javelin Throw

2012
5

Helsinki European Championships

Javelin Throw

2012
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Sofia European Cup Winter Throwing

Javelin Throw

2011
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Ukrainian Championships

Javelin Throw

2011
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Arles European Cup Winter Throwing

Javelin Throw

2010
4

Barcelona European Championships

Javelin Throw

2010
4

Barcelona European Championships

Javelin Throw

2010
5

Thessaloniki IAAF/VTB Bank World Athletics Final

Javelin Throw

2009
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Debrecen European U23 Championships

Javelin Throw

2007
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Oleksandr Pyatnytsya's Javelin Throw personal best?

Oleksandr Pyatnytsya's Javelin Throw personal best is 86.12, set on May 20, 2012 in Kyiv (UKR), #94 on the all-time list.

Which events does Oleksandr Pyatnytsya compete in?

Oleksandr Pyatnytsya competes in the Javelin Throw.

How did Oleksandr Pyatnytsya perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 66.38, set on Jul 10, 2026 in Olympic Training and Sports Center, Koncha-Zaspa, Kyiv (UKR). Last competition: Ukrainian Championships on Jul 10, 2026, 66.38.