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Pentti Kahma

Pentti Kahma

FINFINMen
Birth dateDec 3, 1943
BirthplaceAlavieska, Finland
Height1.88 m
Weight112 kg

Pentti Aatos Kahma (December 3, 1943 Alavieska) is a retired discus thrower from Finland, who is best known for winning the title at the 1974 European Championships in Rome, Italy He represented his native country at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He represented his native country at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.

Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.

Key facts
Discus Throw
66.82
#159 all-time
1978 season best
60.30
Jul 16, 1978 · Ylivieska (FIN)
1978 season best
Age
82 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: Discus Throw 66.82 (#159 all-time), 1978 season best 60.30 (Jul 16, 1978, Ylivieska (FIN)) · 82 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1978
DT
60.30-Jul 16, 1978
↑
Ylivieska (FIN)
1977
DT
62.06-Sep 1, 1977
↑
Bydgoszcz (POL)
1976
DT
66.14-Jul 2, 1976
↑
Turku (FIN)
1975
DT
66.82-May 24, 1975
↑
Modesto, CA (USA)
1974
DT
66.52-Jul 14, 1974
↑
Ylivieska (FIN)
1973
DT
65.98-Jul 26, 1973
↑
Kajaani (FIN)
1972
DT
63.48-Aug 9, 1972
↑
Ylivieska (FIN)
1971
DT
60.64-Aug 15, 1971
↑
Helsinki European Championships

1978

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
60.30-Jul 16Ylivieska

1977

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
62.06-Sep 1Bydgoszcz POL-FIN, Bydgoszcz
DT
60.24-Aug 28Stockholm SWE-FIN, Stockholm

1976

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
61.40-Sep 12Blois
DT
62.06-Sep 5Helsinki vsFIN, Helsinki
DT
62.18-Aug 29Äänekoski
DT
63.12-Jul 25The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
DT
62.10-Jul 24The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
DT
66.14-Jul 2Turku NC, Turku
DT
64.80-Jun 26Saarijärvi
DT
64.54-Jun 22Helsinki
DT
65.34-Jun 11Turku
DT
62.66-Jun 3Helsinki
DT
63.08-May 28Gateshead
DT
62.58-May 26London

1975

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
63.18-Aug 30Helsinki
DT
65.42-Aug 7Helsinki
DT
63.48-Jul 7Nyköping
DT
65.80-Jul 6Lohtaja
DT
62.06-Jun 15Tampere
DT
66.82-May 24Modesto ModR, Modesto, CA

1974

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
63.62-Sep 4Roma European Championships
DT
61.06-Sep 3Roma European Championships
DT
63.62-Sep 2Roma European Championships
DT
61.06-Sep 2Roma European Championships
DT
65.22-Aug 1Turku
DT
66.52-Jul 14Ylivieska
DT
65.92-Jul 3Joensuu
DT
65.74-Jun 25Nyköping
DT
65.24-Jun 22Saarijärvi

1973

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
65.24-Sep 16Helsinki
DT
65.66-Sep 2Stockholm
DT
65.98-Jul 26Kalajoki
DT
65.98-Jul 1Kajaani
DT
65.64-Jun 10Nivala

1972

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
59.66-Sep 2The XX Olympic Games
DT
61.24-Sep 1The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
DT
63.48-Aug 9Ylivieska

1971

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
60.64-Aug 15Helsinki European Championships
DT
59.24-Aug 14Helsinki European Championships
DT
59.24-Aug 10Helsinki European Championships
DT
60.64-Aug 10Helsinki European Championships

1969

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
NM-Sep 16Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina

Honours

6

The XXI Olympic Games

Discus Throw

1976
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Roma European Championships

Discus Throw

1974
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Roma European Championships

Discus Throw

1974
6

Helsinki European Championships

Discus Throw

1971
6

Helsinki European Championships

Discus Throw

1971
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Pentti Kahma's Discus Throw personal best?

Pentti Kahma's Discus Throw personal best is 66.82, set on May 24, 1975 in Modesto, CA (USA), #159 on the all-time list.

Which events does Pentti Kahma compete in?

Pentti Kahma competes in the Discus Throw.

How did Pentti Kahma perform in 1978?

1978 season best: 60.30, set on Jul 16, 1978 in Ylivieska (FIN).