Aki Parviainen

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Medal record

Aki Parviainen
Men’s Athletics
Competitor for  Finland
World Championships
Gold 1999 Sevilla Javelin
Silver 2001 Edmonton Javelin

Aki Uolevi Parviainen (born 26 October 1974 in Helsinki, Finland) 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 the spring of 2006, Parviainen announced his retirement due to injuries.


[edit] Seasonal 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

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Sporting positions
Preceded by
Czech Republic Jan Železný
Men's Javelin Best Year Performance
1998 – 1999
Succeeded by
Greece Konstadinós Gatsioúdis