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Taina Uppa-Kolkkala
FINWomenBirth dateOct 24, 1976
BirthplacePori, Finland
Height1.73 m
Weight-
Taina Maria Ojaniemi, formerly Kolkkala, née Uppa (born 24 October 1976 in Pori) is a retired female javelin thrower from Finland. Her personal best is 64.06 metres, achieved in July 2000 in Pihtipudas. She is nicknamed "Taikku".
Key facts
Age
49 years old
As of Sep 19, 2026: Javelin Throw 64.06 (#78 all-time), 2008 season best 58.20 (May 25, 2008, Kuortane (FIN)) · 49 years old
PB
Personal bests
66.00
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | JT | 58.20 | - | May 25, 2008 | ↓ | Kuortane (FIN) |
| 2007 | JT | 59.52 | - | Aug 29, 2007 | ↓ | IAAF World Championships |
| 2006 | JT | 59.00 | - | Jul 9, 2006 | ↓ | Pihtipudas (FIN) |
| 2005 | JT | 59.69 | - | Jul 3, 2005 | ↓ | Lapinlahti (FIN) |
| 2004 | JT | 61.46 | - | Jun 2, 2004 | ↓ | Turku (FIN) |
| 2003 | JT | 61.96 | - | Aug 3, 2003 | ↓ | Lappeenranta (FIN) |
| 2002 | JT | 62.86 | - | Jul 28, 2002 | ↓ | Kuortane (FIN) |
| 2001 | JT | 60.55 | - | Sep 1, 2001 | ↓ | Göteborg (SWE) |
| 2000 | JT | 64.06 | - | Jul 23, 2000 | ↓ | Pihtipudas (FIN) |
| 1999 | JT | 63.63 | - | May 29, 1999 | ↓ | Elimaki (FIN) |
| 1998 | JT | 58.01 | - | Aug 22, 1998 | ↓ | Budapest European Championships, Népstadion, Budapest |
| 1998 | JavelinThr | 62.31 | - | May 27, 1998 | ↓ | Pori (FIN) |
| 1997 | JavelinThr | 58.82 | - | Aug 29, 1997 | ↓ | Stockholm (SWE) |
| 1997 | JT | 58.82 | - | Aug 29, 1997 | ↓ | Stockholm (SWE) |
| 1996 | JT | 57.74 | - | Jul 29, 1996 | ↓ | The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA |
| 1996 | JavelinThr | 63.78 | - | Jul 14, 1996 | ↓ | Lappeenranta (FIN) |
| 1995 | JT | 58.00 | - | Jul 30, 1995 | ↓ | European Junior Championships |
| 1995 | JavelinThr | 66.00 | - | Jun 18, 1995 | ↓ | Tampere (FIN) |
| 1994 | JavelinThr | 59.92 | - | Jun 29, 1994 | ↓ | Helsinki (FIN) |
| 1994 | JT | 59.92 | - | Jun 29, 1994 | ↓ | Helsinki (FIN) |
| 1992 | JavelinThr | 49.98 | - | Sep 18, 1992 | ↓ | Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR) |
| 1992 | JT | 49.98 | - | Sep 18, 1992 | ↓ | Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR) |
2008
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 56.10 | - | Aug 29 | Helsinki FIN-SWE Match, Helsinki |
JT | 56.53 | - | Jul 26 | Finnish Championships |
JT | 55.02 | - | Jul 25 | Finnish Championships, Tampere |
JT | 55.62 | - | Jul 13 | Kristiinankaupunki |
JT | 54.78 | - | Jun 29 | Pihtipudas Javelin Throw Carnival, Pihtipudas |
JT | 56.18 | - | Jun 21 | Saarijärvi |
JT | 58.20 | - | May 25 | Kuortane Javelin Meeting, Kuortane |
2007
17 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 58.07 | - | Sep 15 | Savonlinna Javelin Throw Meeting, Savonlinna |
JT | 58.57 | - | Sep 8 | Göteborg SWE-FIN Match, Göteborg |
JT | 59.52 | - | Aug 29 | IAAF World Championships |
JT | 59.52 | - | Aug 25 | IAAF World Championships |
JT | 59.50 | - | Aug 4 | Finnish Championships, Lappeenranta |
JT | 57.59 | - | Aug 3 | Finnish Championships |
JT | 58.75 | - | Jul 21 | Madrid Meeting de Atletismo, Madrid |
JT | 57.88 | - | Jul 18 | Rethymno Vardinoyiannia, Rethymno |
JT | 58.33 | - | Jul 10 | Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne |
JT | 58.40 | - | Jul 8 | Pihtipudas Javelin Throw Carnival, Pihtipudas |
JT | 59.11 | - | Jun 23 | Saarijärvi |
JT | 57.60 | - | Jun 20 | Tampere Games, Tampere |
JT | 58.78 | - | Jun 13 | Eurajoki Tähtikisat, Eurajoki |
JT | 58.30 | - | Jun 2 | Kalamata Papaflessia, Kalamata |
JT | 57.76 | - | May 29 | Rauma Finnish Police Ch., Rauma |
JT | 57.53 | - | Mar 18 | Yalta European Winter Throwing Cup, Yalta - Senior Events |
JT | 57.94 | - | Feb 24 | Pori Finnish Winter Throwing Championships, Pori |
2006
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 57.60 | - | Aug 25 | Helsinki FIN-SWE International Match, Helsinki |
JT | 58.79 | - | Aug 17 | Lahti Eliittikisat, Lahti |
JT | 57.51 | - | Aug 12 | Rauma |
JT | 57.02 | - | Jul 26 | Helsinki GE Money GP, Helsinki |
JT | 58.81 | - | Jul 22 | Finnish Championships, Jyväskylä |
JT | 55.13 | - | Jul 21 | Finnish Championships |
JT | 58.35 | - | Jul 16 | Lapinlahti Savo Games, Lapinlahti |
JT | 58.01 | - | Jul 13 | Vammala |
JT | 59.00 | - | Jul 9 | Pihtipudas Javelin Throw Carnival, Pihtipudas |
JT | 56.75 | - | Jul 2 | Turku Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku |
JT | 55.90 | - | Jun 24 | Kuortane Games, Kuortane |
JT | 57.25 | - | May 27 | Praha European Police Championships, Praha |
2005
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 53.49 | - | Aug 23 | Lahti Games, Lahti |
JT | 56.79 | - | Jul 26 | Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm |
JT | 57.53 | - | Jul 24 | Helsinki GE Money Grand Prix, Helsinki |
JT | 56.21 | - | Jul 16 | Finnish Championships |
JT | 57.05 | - | Jul 15 | Finnish Championships |
JT | 57.94 | - | Jul 10 | Pihtipudas Javelin Carnival, Pihtipudas |
JT | 59.69 | - | Jul 3 | Lapinlahti Savo Games, Lapinlahti |
JT | 59.53 | - | Jun 26 | Kuortane Games, Kuortane |
JT | 59.30 | - | Jun 18 | Gävle European Cup 1st League Group A, Gävle |
JT | 57.74 | - | Jun 5 | Turku Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku |
JT | 58.71 | - | May 29 | Hengelo THALES FBK-Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo |
2004
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 60.00 | - | Sep 18 | Monaco IAAF World Athletics Final, Stade Louis II, Monaco |
JT | 61.18 | - | Sep 8 | Rovereto Palio Città della Quercia, Rovereto |
JT | 59.41 | - | Sep 4 | Göteborg SWE-FIN Int. Match, Göteborg |
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Honours
4
2004Monaco IAAF World Athletics Final
Javelin Throw
7
2002München European Championships
Javelin Throw
7
2002München European Championships
Javelin Throw
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1997Turku European U23 Championships
Javelin Throw (old)
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1995European Junior Championships
Javelin Throw (old)
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1994Lisboa IAAF World Junior Championships
Javelin Throw (old)
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Taina Uppa-Kolkkala's Javelin Throw personal best?
Taina Uppa-Kolkkala's Javelin Throw personal best is 64.06, set on Jul 23, 2000 in Pihtipudas (FIN), #78 on the all-time list.
Which events does Taina Uppa-Kolkkala compete in?
Taina Uppa-Kolkkala competes in the Javelin Throw.
How did Taina Uppa-Kolkkala perform in 2008?
2008 season best: 58.20, set on May 25, 2008 in Kuortane (FIN).