Aki Parviainen

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Medal record
Competitor for Flag of Finland Finland
Men’s athletics
World Championships
Gold 1999 Sevilla Javelin
Silver 2001 Edmonton Javelin

Aki Parviainen (born October 26, 1974 in Helsinki) is a Finnish Javelin thrower, who won the gold medal at the 1999 World Championships in Athletics and a silver medal at the 2001 World Championships. His best throw is 93.09 in 1999. His best Olympic placing is 5th in 2000. In spring of 2006, Parviainen announced his retirement due to injuries.

[edit] Personal bests by year

  • 1991 - 79.96
  • 1992 - 80.94
  • 1993 - 69.94
  • 1994 - 78.76
  • 1995 - 85.60
  • 1996 - 84.96
  • 1997 - 87.48
  • 1998 - 90.88
  • 1999 - 93.09
  • 2000 - 90.97
  • 2001 - 92.41
  • 2002 - 82.48
  • 2003 - 83.30
  • 2005 - 79.32

[edit] External links

IAAF profile for Aki Parviainen

Sporting positions
Preceded by
Flag of the Czech Republic Jan Železný
Men's Javelin Best Year Performance
19981999
Succeeded by
Flag of Greece Konstadinós Gatsioúdis