Olli-Pekka Karjalainen

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Olli-Pekka Karjalainen

FinlandFinland
Born
Mar 7, 1980 (46 years old)
Birthplace
Töysä, Finland
Events
Hammer Throw
Height
1.94 m
Weight
118 kg

Olli-Pekka Karjalainen (born 7 March 1980) is a Finnish former hammer thrower. The 1998 World Junior Champion, Karjalainen is the world junior record holder with 78.33 metres (7.26 kg). His personal best throw and the Finnish record is 83.30, achieved in July 2004 in Lahti.

Personal best · Hammer Throw83.30
#17 all-time
2013 season best70.15Jun 16, 2013 · Turku
2013 season best
National record83.30Hammer Throw
National record

As of Nov 13, 2026: Hammer Throw 83.30 (#17 all-time), 2013 season best 70.15 (Jun 16, 2013, Turku (FIN)) · National record (Hammer Throw) · 46 years old

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time
HTLahti 2004Finland Hammer Throw all-time list83.301,254 pts#17
HammerThroHelsinki 199779.12–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2013HT 70.15–Jun 16, 2013Turku (FIN)
2012HT 75.16–Jul 22, 2012Kuortane (FIN)
2011HT 76.60–Aug 27, 2011IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
2010HT 76.94–May 30, 2010FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED)
2009HT 78.70–Aug 29, 2009Göteborg (SWE)
2008HT 79.59–Aug 17, 2008The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
2007HT 78.35–Aug 27, 2007IAAF World Championships
2006HT 80.84–Aug 12, 2006Göteborg European Championships, Ullevi Stadium, Göteborg

Media

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Olli-Pekka Karjalainen's Hammer Throw personal best is 83.30, set on Jul 14, 2004 in Lahti (FIN), #17 on the all-time list.

Olli-Pekka Karjalainen competes in the Hammer Throw.

2013 season best: 70.15, set on Jun 16, 2013 in Turku (FIN).