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Paula Huhtaniemi-Tarvainen
- Born
- Feb 17, 1973 (53 years old)
- Events
- Javelin Throw
- Height
- 1.67 m
- Weight
- 67 kg
Paula Tarvainen, née Huhtaniemi (born 17 February 1973) is a Finnish athlete who specializes in the javelin throw. Tarvainen was born in Pori. Her personal best was 64.90 metres, achieved in August 2003 in Helsinki. It's the Finnish national record with the new javelin model.
Personal best · Javelin Throw64.90
2008 season best50.11Jul 25, 2008 · Tampere
National record64.90Javelin Throw
Last competitionFinnish ChampionshipsJul 26, 2008 · 49.18
As of Nov 12, 2026: Javelin Throw 64.90 (#51 all-time), 2008 season best 50.11 (Jul 25, 2008, Tampere (FIN)) · Last competition: Finnish Championships, Jul 26, 2008, 49.18 · National record (Javelin Throw) · 53 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
SPIndoorKuortane 200013.33792 pts–
JavelinThrOulu 199858.10–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | JT | 50.11 | – | Jul 25, 2008 | Tampere (FIN) |
| 2007 | JT | 63.58 | – | Aug 29, 2007 | IAAF World Championships |
| 2006 | JT | 63.56 | – | Aug 25, 2006 | Helsinki (FIN) |
| 2005 | JT | 62.64 | – | Aug 14, 2005 | IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki |
| 2004 | JT | 62.63 | – | Jul 4, 2004 | Pihtipudas (FIN) |
| 2003 | JT | 64.90 | – | Aug 10, 2003 | Helsinki (FIN) |
| 2002 | JT | 62.35 | – | Jun 16, 2002 | Lahti (FIN) |
| 2001 | JT | 63.05 | – | Sep 1, 2001 | Göteborg (SWE) |