Matti Närhi

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.

World indoor best holder at javelin; March 3, 1996 he threw 85.78 in Kajaani, Finland.

Achievements

Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Notes
Representing Finland
1993	European Junior Championships	San Sebastián, Spain	2nd
1994	World Junior Championships	Lisbon, Portugal	2nd	74.92 m
1997	European U23 Championships	Turku, Finland	2nd
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