Arto Härkönen
Arto Kalevi Härkönen (born 31 January 1959 in Helsinki) is a retired Finnish javelin thrower. He won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics, with a throw of 86.76 metres.
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| Full name | Arto Kalevi Härkönen | |||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Finnish | |||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 31 January 1959 (age 63) Helsinki, Finland | |||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 88 kg (194 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  Finland | |||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Athletics | |||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | Javelin throw | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Personal best(s) | 92.40 m (1984) | |||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
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| 1984 | Olympic Games | Los Angeles, United States | 1st | 86.76 m |
References
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