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Tapio Korjus

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Tapio Korjus

FINFINMen
Birth dateFeb 10, 1961
BirthplaceHamina, Finland
Height1.96 m
Weight105 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.

Key facts
Javelin Throw
86.50
#84 all-time
1989 season best
82.40
Sep 3, 1989 · Äänekoski (FIN)
1989 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 gold
Age
65 years old

As of Sep 13, 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

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
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)
1983
JavelinThr
81.12-Jul 24, 1983
↓
Pihtipudas (FIN)

1989

16 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
82.40-Sep 3Äänekoski
JT
78.92-Aug 29Tampere
JT
78.14-Aug 15Espoo
JT
79.58-Aug 13Pieksämäki
JT
78.82-Aug 8Iisalmi
JT
79.24-Aug 1Hamina
JT
80.34-Jul 30Turku
JT
81.80-Jul 9Kouvola
JT
80.52-Jul 4Lappeenranta
JT
80.44-Jul 3Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
JT
81.60-Jun 29Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
JT
79.72-Jun 25Lapinlahti
JT
79.64-Jun 24Saarijärvi
JT
80.62-Jun 20Gävle
JT
79.06-Jun 4Parikkala
JT
81.50-May 27Kuortane

1988

16 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
84.28-Sep 25The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
JT
81.42-Sep 24The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
JT
80.40-Sep 15Chiba
JT
81.78-Sep 4Helsinki FINvSWE, Helsinki
JT
82.22-Aug 28Lohja
JT
86.50-Aug 25Lahti
JT
81.76-Aug 23Tampere
JT
84.38-Aug 7Hämeenlinna NC, Hämeenlinna
JT
81.64-Jul 30Tohmajärvi
JT
83.36-Jul 24Pihtipudas
JT
80.66-Jul 17Jämsänkoski, Jamsankoski
JT
78.42-Jul 7Remi
JT
81.14-Jul 5Lappeenranta
JT
79.60-Jun 30Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
JT
81.50-Jun 25Saarijärvi
JT
85.18-Jun 16Oyestad

1987

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
79.52-Aug 22Stockholm SWEvFIN, Stockholm
JT
74.16-Jul 2Helsinki
JT
76.80-Jun 6Kuortane

1985

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
78.06-Jul 23Helsinki
JavelinThr
89.30-Jul 21Pihtipudas

1984

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
81.24-Aug 8Alahärmä
JavelinThr
87.24-Jul 29Mänttä
JavelinThr
85.38-Jul 28Hamina
JavelinThr
81.76-Jun 14Myyrmäki

1983

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
81.12-Jul 24Pihtipudas

Honours

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The XXIV Olympic Games

Javelin Throw

1988
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Tapio Korjus's Javelin Throw personal best?

Tapio Korjus's Javelin Throw personal best is 86.50, set on Aug 25, 1988 in Lahti (FIN), #84 on the all-time list.

Which events does Tapio Korjus compete in?

Tapio Korjus competes in the Javelin Throw.

How did Tapio Korjus perform in 1989?

1989 season best: 82.40, set on Sep 3, 1989 in Äänekoski (FIN).

How many medals has Tapio Korjus won?

Tapio Korjus has won 1 Olympic Games medal.