| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Arto Kalevi Härkönen |
| Nationality | Finnish |
| Born | 31 January 1959 (age 66) Helsinki, Finland |
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) |
| Weight | 88 kg (194 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Finland |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Javelin throw |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 92.40 m (1984) |
Medal record | |
Arto Kalevi Härkönen (born 31 January 1959, in Helsinki) is a retired Finnish javelin thrower who won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics, with a throw of 86.76 metres.[1]
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Finland | ||||
| 1984 | Olympic Games | Los Angeles, United States | 1st | 86.76 m |
References
- ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Arto Härkönen". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 4 December 2016.
External links
- Arto Härkönen at Olympedia
- Arto Härkönen at Olympics.com
- Arto Härkönen at Olympiakomitea.fi (in Finnish)
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