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Tapio Korjus
- Born
- Feb 10, 1961 (65 years old)
- Birthplace
- Hamina, Finland
- Events
- Javelin Throw
- Height
- 1.96 m
- Weight
- 105 kg
Tapio Korjus (born 10 February 1961, in Vehkalahti) is a Finnish Olympic champion former javelin thrower. Known for competitive achievements and athletic excellence.
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.
Personal best · Javelin Throw86.50
1989 season best82.40Sep 3, 1989 · Äänekoski
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 gold
As of Oct 29, 2026: Javelin Throw 86.50 (#84 all-time), 1989 season best 82.40 (Sep 3, 1989, Äänekoski (FIN)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 65 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | – | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | JT | 82.40 | – | Sep 3, 1989 | Äänekoski (FIN) |
| 1988 | JT | 86.50 | – | Aug 25, 1988 | Lahti (FIN) |
| 1987 | JT | 79.52 | – | Aug 22, 1987 | Stockholm (SWE) |
| 1985 | JT | 89.30 | – | Jul 21, 1985 | Pihtipudas (FIN) |
| 1985 | JavelinThr | 89.30 | – | Jul 21, 1985 | Pihtipudas (FIN) |
| 1984 | JavelinThr | 87.24 | – | Jul 29, 1984 | Mänttä (FIN) |
| 1984 | JT | 87.24 | – | Jul 29, 1984 | Mänttä (FIN) |
| 1983 | JT | 81.12 | – | Jul 24, 1983 | Pihtipudas (FIN) |