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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
  

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.[1]

Representing the UTEP Miners track and field program, Närhi won the 1999 NCAA Division I javelin title.[2]

Achievements[edit]

Year Competition Venue Position Notes
Representing  Finland
1993 European Junior Championships San Sebastián, Spain 2nd 71.74 m
1994 World Junior Championships Lisbon, Portugal 2nd 74.92 m
1997 European U23 Championships Turku, Finland 2nd 80.72 m
1998 European Championships Budapest, Hungary 8th 82.59 m
1999 World Championships Seville, Spain 12th 79.47 m
2001 World Championships Edmonton, Canada — NM
2004 Olympic Games Athens, Greece 10th 80.28 m

Seasonal bests by year[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Undercover javelin | SPIKES | World Athletics". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  • ^ "UTEP's Narhi Wins Javelin". Washington Post. 2024-01-10. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-05-17.

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