Teemu Wirkkala
FINMenTeemu Sakari Wirkkala (born 14 January 1984 in Kokkola) is a Finnish javelin thrower. His personal best throw is 87.23 metres, achieved in July 2009 in Joensuu.
As of Sep 13, 2026: Javelin Throw 87.23 (#60 all-time), 2023 season best 74.30 (Jun 25, 2023, Keskusurheilukenttä, Saarijärvi (FIN)) · Last competition: Finnish Championships, Jul 29, 2023, 68.43 · 42 years old
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | JT | 74.30 | - | Jun 25, 2023 | ↓ | Saarijärven 87. Juhannuskisat |
| 2022 | JT | 78.00 | - | Aug 7, 2022 | ↓ | Kalevan Kisat, Keskusurheilukenttä, Joensuu |
| 2021 | JT | 76.93 | - | Jun 29, 2021 | ↓ | Finnish Championships, Kaarlen kenttä, Vaasa |
| 2020 | JT | 76.84 | - | Aug 16, 2020 | ↓ | Finnish Championships, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku |
| 2019 | JT | 78.91 | - | Jul 21, 2019 | ↓ | Seinäjoki (FIN) |
| 2018 | JT | 73.67 | - | Sep 8, 2018 | ↓ | Ylivieska (FIN) |
| 2017 | JT | 79.68 | - | Jul 22, 2017 | ↓ | Seinäjoki (FIN) |
| 2016 | JT | 81.16 | - | Sep 4, 2016 | ↓ | Tampere (FIN) |
| 2015 | JT | 84.39 | - | Jun 25, 2015 | ↓ | Turku (FIN) |
| 2014 | JT | 77.45 | - | Aug 2, 2014 | ↓ | Kuopio (FIN) |
| 2013 | JT | 82.91 | - | Jun 16, 2013 | ↓ | Turku (FIN) |
| 2012 | JT | 83.73 | - | Jun 7, 2012 | ↓ | Raasepori (FIN) |
| 2011 | JT | 82.39 | - | May 15, 2011 | ↓ | Shanghai Samsung Diamond League |
| 2010 | JT | 86.53 | - | Jun 26, 2010 | ↓ | Kuortane (FIN) |
| 2009 | JT | 87.23 | - | Jul 22, 2009 | ↓ | Joensuu (FIN) |
| 2008 | JT | 84.10 | - | Jun 29, 2008 | ↓ | Pihtipudas (FIN) |
| 2007 | JT | 84.06 | - | Jun 3, 2007 | ↓ | Kuortane (FIN) |
| 2006 | JT | 82.82 | - | Jun 24, 2006 | ↓ | Kuortane (FIN) |
| 2005 | JT | 80.68 | - | Jun 25, 2005 | ↓ | Saarijärvi (FIN) |
| 2004 | JT | 80.97 | - | Mar 13, 2004 | ↓ | Marsa European Winter Throwing Challenge, Marsa |
| 2003 | JT | 80.57 | - | Sep 14, 2003 | ↓ | Espoo (FIN) |
| 2002 | JT | 74.56 | - | May 18, 2002 | ↓ | Kuortane (FIN) |
| 2001 | JT | 73.90 | - | Aug 4, 2001 | ↓ | Kaunas (LTU) |
| 2001 | JavelinThr | 81.85 | - | Jul 27, 2001 | - | Alavieska (FIN) |
| 2000 | JT | 68.21 | - | Sep 10, 2000 | ↓ | Kalajoki (FIN) |
2023
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 68.43 | - | Jul 29 | Finnish Championships |
JT | 68.43 | - | Jul 27 | Finnish Championships |
JT | 71.58 | - | Jul 21 | Mikkeli Games, Urheilupuisto, Mikkeli |
JT | 74.30 | - | Jun 25 | Saarijärven 87. Juhannuskisat |
JT | 73.95 | - | Jun 10 | Toholammin kentän avajaiskisat, Urheilukenttä, Toholampi |
2022
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 78.00 | - | Aug 7 | Kalevan Kisat, Keskusurheilukenttä, Joensuu |
JT | 76.89 | - | Aug 5 | Kalevan Kisat, Keskusurheilukenttä, Joensuu |
JT | 78.00 | - | Aug 5 | Kalevan Kisat, Keskusurheilukenttä, Joensuu |
JT | 75.39 | - | Jul 10 | Soinin Urheilukentän Avajaiskisat, Keskusurheilukenttä, Soini |
JT | 75.78 | - | Jul 3 | Keihäskarnevaalit, Urheilukenttä, Pihtipudas |
2021
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 72.06 | - | Aug 29 | Kalevan Kisat, Ratinan Stadion, Tampere |
JT | 71.78 | - | Aug 28 | Kalevan Kisat, Ratinan Stadion, Tampere |
JT | 72.06 | - | Aug 27 | Kalevan Kisat, Ratinan Stadion, Tampere |
JT | 71.78 | - | Aug 27 | Kalevan Kisat, Ratinan Stadion, Tampere |
JT | 72.30 | - | Jul 4 | Keihäskarnevaalit, Urheilukenttä, Pihtipudas |
JT | 76.93 | - | Jun 29 | Finnish Championships, Kaarlen kenttä, Vaasa |
JT | 74.24 | - | Jun 22 | Marskin kisat, Kimpisen yleisurheilukenttä, Lappeenranta |
JT | 73.45 | - | Jun 17 | Virkiä Games, Lapuan keskuskenttä, Lapua |
2020
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 74.81 | - | Sep 12 | Koski-Vähälän Karijasut, Urheilukenttä, Ylivieska |
JT | 73.73 | - | Sep 1 | Harju Cup 4, Harjun stadion, Jyväskylä |
JT | 76.84 | - | Aug 16 | Finnish Championships, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku |
JT | 74.35 | - | Aug 15 | Finnish Championships, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku |
JT | 76.84 | - | Aug 14 | Finnish Championships, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku |
JT | 74.35 | - | Aug 14 | Finnish Championships, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku |
2019
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 72.78 | - | Sep 14 | Koski-vähälän karijasut, Alavieska |
JT | 76.50 | - | Sep 5 | Viiskuntakisat, Kuortane |
JT | 74.16 | - | Aug 18 | Motonet GP, Espoo |
JT | 75.79 | - | Aug 14 | Valkean Kaupungin Kisat, Oulu |
JT | 78.01 | - | Aug 4 | Finnish Championships, Lappeenranta |
JT | 74.14 | - | Aug 3 | Finnish Championships, Lappeenranta |
JT | 74.14 | - | Aug 1 | Finnish Championships, Lappeenranta |
JT | 78.01 | - | Aug 1 | Finnish Championships, Lappeenranta |
JT | 78.91 | - | Jul 21 | Aluemestaruuskilpailut, Seinäjoki |
JT | 74.78 | - | Mar 19 | ACNW League 6, Potchefstroom |
2018
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 73.67 | - | Sep 8 | Ylivieska |
2017
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 79.68 | - | Jul 22 | Finnish Championships, Seinäjoki |
JT | 78.56 | - | Jun 21 | Saarijärvi |
JT | 79.49 | - | Jun 17 | Kuortane Elittikisat, Kuortane |
JT | 78.99 | - | Jun 4 | Raasepori Karis Telefon Games, Raasepori |
2016
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 72.52 | - | Sep 17 | Pielavesi |
JT | 81.16 | - | Sep 4 | Tampere Finnkampen, Tampere |
JT | 80.35 | - | Aug 27 | Lappeenranta Elite Games, Lappeenranta |
JT | 76.59 | - | Aug 23 | Urjala |
JT | 76.59 | - | Aug 11 | Äänekoski |
JT | 75.62 | - | Aug 10 | Turku Tilastopajacup, Turku |
JT | 76.64 | - | Jul 30 | Joensuu Games, Joensuu |
JT | 75.07 | - | Jul 24 | Finnish Championships, Oulu |
JT | 73.30 | - | Jul 23 | Finnish Championships, Oulu |
JT | 80.57 | - | Jun 29 | Turku Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku |
JT | 79.05 | - | Jun 25 | Kuortane Games, Kuortane |
Honours
Barcelona European Championships
Javelin Throw
Barcelona European Championships
Javelin Throw
Finnish Championships
Javelin Throw
Thessaloniki IAAF/VTB Bank World Athletics Final
Javelin Throw
The XXIX Olympic Games
Javelin Throw
Stuttgart IAAF World Athletics Final
Javelin Throw
Marsa European Winter Throwing Challenge
Javelin Throw
European Junior Championships
Javelin Throw
Kingston IAAF World Junior Championships
Javelin Throw
Debrecen IAAF World Youth Championships
Javelin Throw (700g)
Frequently asked questions
What is Teemu Wirkkala's Javelin Throw personal best?
Teemu Wirkkala's Javelin Throw personal best is 87.23, set on Jul 22, 2009 in Joensuu (FIN), #60 on the all-time list.
Which events does Teemu Wirkkala compete in?
Teemu Wirkkala competes in the Javelin Throw.
How did Teemu Wirkkala perform in 2023?
2023 season best: 74.30, set on Jun 25, 2023 in Keskusurheilukenttä, Saarijärvi (FIN). Last competition: Finnish Championships on Jul 29, 2023, 68.43.