Arto Härkönen

Arto Kalevi Härkönen (born 31 January 1959, in Helsinki) is a retired Finnish javelin thrower. He won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics, with a throw of 86.76 metres.

Arto Härkönen
Personal information
Full nameArto Kalevi Härkönen
NationalityFinnish
Born31 January 1959 (1959-01-31) (age 64)
Helsinki, Finland
Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight88 kg (194 lb)
Sport
Country Finland
SportAthletics
Event(s)Javelin throw
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)92.40 m (1984)
Medal record
Men’s Athletics
Representing  Finland
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1984 Los Angeles Javelin throw
Universiade
Silver medal – second place1979 Mexico City Javelin throw

International competitions

YearCompetitionVenuePositionNotes
Representing  Finland
1984 Olympic Games Los Angeles, United States 1st 86.76 m

References


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