A team of 10 athletes was announced in preparation for the competition.[1] Selected athletes have achieved one of the competition's qualifying standards. Javelin throwerRisto Mätas was registered as a reserve athlete.
The following athlete appeared on the preliminary Entry List,[2] but not on the Official Start List of the specific event,[3] resulting in a total number of 9 competitors:
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