Finnish javelin thrower (born 1974)
Aki Parviainen
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| Full name | Aki Uolevi Parviainen |
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| Nationality | Finnish |
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| Born | 26 October 1974 (1974-10-26) (age 50)
Helsinki, Finland |
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| Years active | 1995–2006 |
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| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) |
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| Weight | 96 kg (212 lb) |
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| Country |  Finland (1995–2005) |
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| Sport | Track and field |
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| Event | Javelin throw |
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| Personal bests | NR 93.09 m (1999) |
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Aki Uolevi Parviainen (born 26 October 1974) is a retired Finnish track and field athlete who competed in the javelin throw. He won the gold medal at the 1999 World Championships and the silver medal at the 2001 World Championships. His best throw of 93.09 m, set in 1999, is the Finnish record and ranks him fourth on the overall list. His best Olympic placing was fifth, which he achieved in 2000.
In the spring of 2006, Parviainen announced his retirement due to injuries.
International competitions
| Year |
Competition |
Venue |
Position |
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| Representing Finland
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| 1992
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World Junior Championships
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Seoul, South Korea
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1st
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76.34 m
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| 1995
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World Championships
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Gothenburg, Sweden
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9th
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79.58 m
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| 1997
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World Championships
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Athens, Greece
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8th
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82.80 m
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| 1998
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European Championships
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Budapest, Hungary
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9th
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82.30 m
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| 1999
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World Championships
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Seville, Spain
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1st
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89.52 m
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| 2000
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Summer Olympics
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Sydney, Australia
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5th
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86.62 m
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| 2001
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World Championships
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Edmonton, Canada
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2nd
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91.31 m
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| 2002
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European Championships
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Munich, Germany
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8th
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78.92 m
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| 2003
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World Championships
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Paris, France
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5th
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83.05 m
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| 2005
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World Championships
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Helsinki, Finland
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9th
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74.86 m
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Seasonal bests by year
- 1990 – 63.50
- 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
- 2004 – 79.32
- 2005 – 83.79
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