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Silja Kosonen
FINWomenSilja Kosonen is a Finnish hammer thrower.
She competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics.
She won the World U20 Championship in Hammer Throw held in Nairobi, Kenya.
As of Sep 13, 2026: Hammer Throw 77.07 (#19 all-time), 2026 season best 76.41 (Jun 3, 2026, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku (FIN)) · Last competition: Finnkampen, Aug 29, 2026, 71.80 · 23 years old
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | HT | 76.41 | - | Jun 3, 2026 | ↓ | Paavo Nurmi Games |
| 2025 | HT | 77.07 | - | Mar 15, 2025 | ↓ | European Throwing Cup, GPS Stadium, Nicosia |
| 2024 | HT | 74.04 | - | Aug 6, 2024 | ↓ | The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris |
| 2023 | HT | 74.19 | - | Aug 23, 2023 | ↓ | World Athletics Championships, Budapest 2023, Hősök tere, Budapest |
| 2022 | SP | 12.73 | - | Jun 22, 2022 | ↑ | Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku (FIN) |
| 2022 | weight-throw | 21.51 | - | Feb 12, 2022 | - | Nordic Indoor Match, IFU Arena, Uppsala (i) |
| 2022 | DT | 43.91 | - | Jun 22, 2022 | ↓ | Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku (FIN) |
| 2022 | HT | 72.22 | - | Jun 24, 2022 | ↓ | Someron urheilukenttä, Somero (FIN) |
| 2021 | SP | 11.89 | - | Sep 12, 2021 | ↑ | Saarenkylän kenttä, Rovaniemi (FIN) |
| 2021 | DT | 42.96 | - | Sep 12, 2021 | ↓ | Saarenkylän kenttä, Rovaniemi (FIN) |
| 2021 | HT | 73.43 | - | Jun 28, 2021 | ↓ | Finnish Championships, Kaarlen kenttä, Vaasa |
| 2020 | SP | 12.77 | - | Jul 12, 2020 | ↑ | Urheilukeskus, Mynämäki (FIN) |
| 2020 | DT | 43.05 | - | Jul 2, 2020 | ↓ | Kuparivuoren urheilukenttä, Naantali (FIN) |
| 2020 | HT | 71.34 | - | Jul 25, 2020 | ↓ | Someron urheilukenttä, Somero (FIN) |
| 2019 | DT | 42.48 | - | Aug 9, 2019 | ↓ | Kankaanpää (FIN) |
| 2019 | HT | 63.60 | - | Sep 6, 2019 | ↓ | Somero (FIN) |
| 2019 | HammerThro | 72.35 | - | Jul 25, 2019 | ↓ | 15th European Youth Olympic Festival |
| 2018 | ShotPut(3k | 12.45 | - | Aug 11, 2018 | ↓ | Espoo (FIN) |
| 2018 | DT | 42.08 | - | Aug 10, 2018 | ↓ | Espoo (FIN) |
| 2018 | HT | 56.19 | - | Jul 19, 2018 | ↓ | Finnish Championships, Jyväskylä |
| 2018 | HammerThro | 64.66 | - | Sep 1, 2018 | ↓ | Tampere (FIN) |
| 2017 | ShotPut(3k | 11.03 | - | Jan 21, 2017 | ↓ | Turku (FIN) (i) |
| 2017 | DT | 43.21 | - | Aug 27, 2017 | ↓ | Raasepori (FIN) |
| 2017 | HT | 51.48 | - | Sep 10, 2017 | ↓ | Turku (FIN) |
| 2017 | HammerThro | 61.67 | - | Sep 24, 2017 | ↓ | Espoo (FIN) |
| 2016 | HT | 43.94 | - | Dec 31, 2016 | ↓ | Kaustinen (FIN) |
| 2016 | HammerThro | 51.68 | - | Dec 31, 2016 | ↓ | Kaustinen (FIN) |
2026
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HT | 71.80 | - | Aug 29 | Finnkampen |
HT | 72.02 | - | Aug 10 | European Athletics Championships |
HT | 74.32 | - | Jul 12 | Tampere Meeting |
HT | 74.77 | - | Jun 26 | Athletics carnival-Hammer throw |
HT | 76.23 | - | Jun 20 | Motonet GP Kuortane |
HT | 76.41 | - | Jun 3 | Paavo Nurmi Games |
HT | 75.90 | - | May 28 | Trond Mohn Games |
HT | 76.40 | - | May 23 | Tour de Hammer Tammela |
HT | 73.22 | - | Mar 28 | Finnish Hammer Winter Throwing Championships |
2025
21 performances2024
20 performancesHonours
Finnish Championships
Hammer Throw
European Throwing Cup
Hammer Throw
European Athletics Team Championships First Division
Hammer Throw
World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025
Hammer Throw
European Athletics Championships
Hammer Throw
The XXXIII Olympic Games
Hammer Throw
European Athletics Championships
Hammer Throw
Finnish Championships
Hammer Throw
European Athletics U23 Championships
Hammer Throw
World Athletics Championships, Budapest 2023
Hammer Throw
European Athletics Team Championships First Division
Hammer Throw
Finnish Championships
Hammer Throw
European Athletics Championships
Hammer Throw
World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022
Hammer Throw
European Athletics Championships
Hammer Throw
European Athletics U20 Championships
Hammer Throw
World Athletics U20 Championships
Hammer Throw
Finnish Championships
Hammer Throw
Finnish Championships
Hammer Throw
Frequently asked questions
What is Silja Kosonen's Hammer Throw personal best?
Silja Kosonen's Hammer Throw personal best is 77.07, set on Mar 15, 2025 in GPS Stadium, Nicosia (CYP), #19 on the all-time list.
Which events does Silja Kosonen compete in?
Silja Kosonen competes in the Hammer Throw.
How did Silja Kosonen perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 76.41, set on Jun 3, 2026 in Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku (FIN). Last competition: Finnkampen on Aug 29, 2026, 71.80.