Paula Tarvainen, née Huhtaniemi (born 17 February 1973 in Pori) is a Finnish athlete who specializes in the javelin throw. Her personal best was 64.90 metres, achieved in August 2003 in Helsinki.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Finland | ||||
| 2001 | World Championships | Edmonton, Canada | 13th | 58.26 m |
| 2002 | European Championships | Munich, Germany | 10th | 56.24 m |
| 2003 | World Championships | Paris, France | 20th | 55.06 m |
| World Athletics Final | Monte Carlo, Monaco | 8th | ||
| 2004 | Olympic Games | Athens, Greece | 28th | 56.88 m |
| 2005 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 6th | 62.64 m |
| 2006 | European Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 11th | 55.59 m |
| 2007 | World Championships | Osaka, Japan | 12th | |