Matti Närhi

Juha Matti Närhi (born 17 August 1975 in Viitasaari) is a Finnish javelin thrower. His personal best throw is 88.24 metres, achieved in July 1997 in Soini. He is the world indoor best holder at javelin; on March 3, 1996, he threw 85.78 in Kajaani, Finland. Representing the UTEP Miners track and field program, Närhi won the 1999 NCAA Division I javelin title.