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Sara Killinen

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Sara Killinen

FINFINWomen
Birth dateApr 9, 2001
Height-
Weight-

Sara Killinen is a Finland thrower, born on April 9, 2001. She competes primarily in the SP, DT and HT.

Her personal bests include 12.28 in the SP, 39.84 in the DT, 71.02 in the HT, 69.52 in the HammerThro and 14.47 in the ShotPut(3k. She has earned 1 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.

Key facts
Hammer Throw
71.02
#146 all-time
2026 season best
19.24
Feb 15, 2026
2026 season best
Last competition
Virginia Tech Challenge, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (i) - College Events
Feb 15, 2026 · 19.24
Virginia Tech Challenge, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (i) - College Events
Age
25 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: Hammer Throw 71.02 (#146 all-time), 2026 season best 19.24 (Feb 15, 2026) · Last competition: Virginia Tech Challenge, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (i) - College Events, Feb 15, 2026, 19.24 · 25 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
weight-throw
19.24-Feb 15, 2026
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Virginia Tech Challenge, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (i) - College Events
2025
weight-throw
22.76-Feb 14, 2025
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Clemson Tiger Paw Invitational, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i)
2025
HT
67.80-Jul 27, 2025
↓
FISU World University Games
2024
weight-throw
22.44-Jan 12, 2024
↑
Virginia Tech Invitational
2024
HT
68.48-Jun 22, 2024
↓
Motonet GP Kuortane
2023
weight-throw
22.66-Feb 23, 2023
↑
ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships
2023
HT
67.93-Apr 15, 2023
↓
Mt. SAC Relays, Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA - Elite Event
2022
SP
12.00-Aug 27, 2022
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Kaarlen kenttä, Vaasa (FIN)
2022
weight-throw
22.21-Feb 25, 2022
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2022
HT
71.02-Jun 9, 2022
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NCAA Div. I Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
2021
weight-throw
19.77-Feb 25, 2021
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2021
HT
64.92-May 13, 2021
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Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC (USA)
2020
SP
11.99-Jul 12, 2020
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Ankkurikenttä, Alajärvi (FIN)
2020
DT
38.00-Jul 12, 2020
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Ankkurikenttä, Alajärvi (FIN)
2020
HT
63.32-Sep 2, 2020
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Keskusurheilukenttä, Kauhajoki (FIN)
2019
SP
12.28-Aug 31, 2019
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Porvoo (FIN)
2019
DT
39.84-Sep 14, 2019
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Kurikka (FIN)
2019
HT
63.49-Jul 19, 2019
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European U20 Championships
2018
SP
11.87-Sep 16, 2018
↓
Hämeenlinna (FIN)
2018
ShotPut(3k
14.47-Aug 11, 2018
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Espoo (FIN)
2018
HT
63.53-Jun 30, 2018
↓
Kaustinen (FIN)
2018
HammerThro
69.52-Jul 6, 2018
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Győr European U18 Championships, Olimpiai Sportpark, Győr
2017
ShotPut(3k
13.04-Feb 19, 2017
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Lapua (FIN) (i)
2017
HT
54.06-Jul 20, 2017
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Seinäjoki (FIN)
2017
HammerThro
64.82-Aug 19, 2017
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Kaustinen (FIN)
2016
ShotPut(3k
13.12-Sep 10, 2016
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Kerava (FIN)
2016
HT
42.10-May 28, 2016
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Alavus (FIN)
2016
HammerThro
52.87-May 18, 2016
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Kuortane (FIN)
2015
HammerThro
44.72-Aug 11, 2015
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Hämeenlinna (FIN)

2026

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
weight-throw
19.24-Feb 15Virginia Tech Challenge, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (i) - College Events

2025

21 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
65.41-Aug 2Finnish Championships, Leppävaaran Stadion, Espoo
HT
NM-Aug 1Finnish Championships, Leppävaaran Stadion, Espoo
HT
65.41-Aug 1Finnish Championships, Leppävaaran Stadion, Espoo
HT
67.80-Jul 27FISU World University Games
HT
66.50-Jul 26FISU World University Games
HT
67.80-Jul 21FISU World University Games
HT
66.50-Jul 21FISU World University Games
HT
66.86-Jul 19Tour de Hammer, Töysä
HT
63.18-Jul 1247th Grand Prix Nove Mesto nad Metuji, General Klapálek ́s stadium, Nové Město nad Metují
HT
67.51-Jun 21Motonet GP Kuortane
HT
NM-Jun 11Motonet GP Lahti, Stadion, Lahti
HT
66.83-Jun 73 Kangasalan Kisan Kesäkisat /Tour De Hammer, Kyötikkälän urheilukenttä, Kangasala
HT
NM-Apr 13Oklahoma Throws Series World Invitational, Millican Field at Throw Town, Ramona, OK - National Events
weight-throw
22.31-Mar 15NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships
weight-throw
22.31-Mar 14NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships
weight-throw
22.16-Mar 2ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
weight-throw
22.16-Mar 1ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (i)
weight-throw
22.76-Feb 14Clemson Tiger Paw Invitational, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i)
weight-throw
22.54-Feb 7Doc Hale Virginia Tech Invitational
weight-throw
22.66-Jan 18Virginia Tech Invitational, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (i)
weight-throw
22.66-Jan 17Virginia Tech Invitational, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (i)

2024

25 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
67.09-Jul 17Motonet GP Lappeenranta, Kimpisen yleisurheilukenttä, Lappeenranta
HT
64.90-Jul 14SFIM i Friidrott 2024, Idrottsplan, Nedervetil
HT
64.92-Jul 7Moukarikarnevaalien pääkilpailu, Nikulan raviradan heittopaikka, Kaustinen
HT
65.20-Jun 30Finnish Championships
HT
60.43-Jun 29Finnish Championships
HT
65.20-Jun 29Finnish Championships
HT
68.48-Jun 22Motonet GP Kuortane
HT
65.02-Jun 12Aluemestaruuskilpailut, Eteläinen alue, Klaukkalan urheilukenttä, Nurmijärvi
HT
66.21-Jun 8Alavuden kansalliset, Keskusurheilukenttä, Alavus
HT
NM-May 25NCAA Division I East First Rounds
HT
63.96-May 10ACC Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Geroge C. Griffin Track, Atlanta, GA
HT
63.96-May 9ACC Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Geroge C. Griffin Track, Atlanta, GA
HT
NM-Apr 25114th Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA - Invitational Events
HT
67.92-Apr 20Virginia Challenge
HT
64.35-Mar 23Ole Miss Classic, Ole Miss T&F Complex, Oxford, MS
HT
64.35-Mar 22Ole Miss Classic, Ole Miss T&F Complex, Oxford, MS
weight-throw
21.53-Mar 8NCAA Division I Indoor Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
weight-throw
21.53-Mar 7NCAA Division I Indoor Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
weight-throw
22.23-Feb 23ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
weight-throw
22.23-Feb 22ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
weight-throw
20.70-Feb 9Music City Challenge, Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (i) - Invitational Events
weight-throw
21.88-Jan 20Hokie Invitational, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (i)
weight-throw
21.88-Jan 19Hokie Invitational, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (i)
weight-throw
22.44-Jan 13Virginia Tech Invitational
weight-throw
22.44-Jan 12Virginia Tech Invitational

2023

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
57.39-Jul 9SFIM i friidrott 2023
HT
57.39-Jul 8SFIM i friidrott 2023
HT
61.38-May 25NCAA Division I East First Rounds
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Honours

🥉

FISU World University Games

Hammer Throw

2025
🥇

Finnish Championships

Hammer Throw

2022
🥈

Győr European U18 Championships

Hammer Throw (3kg)

2018
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Sara Killinen's Hammer Throw personal best?

Sara Killinen's Hammer Throw personal best is 71.02, set on Jun 9, 2022 in Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA), #146 on the all-time list.

Which events does Sara Killinen compete in?

Sara Killinen competes in the Hammer Throw.

How did Sara Killinen perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 19.24, set on Feb 15, 2026. Last competition: Virginia Tech Challenge, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (i) - College Events on Feb 15, 2026, 19.24.