Jenni Kangas

Jenni Pirita Susanna Kangas (born 3 July 1992) is a Finnish track and field athlete who competes in the javelin throw.[1] In 2016, she finished ninth at the European Championships. In 2017, she won bronze at the Summer Universiade, throwing a personal best 60.98 m. She is coached by her father, retired javelin thrower Hannu Kangas.

International competitions

Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Event	Notes
Representing Finland
2009	World Youth Championships	Brixen, Italy	18th (q)	Javelin throw	45.00 m
2009	European Youth Olympic Festival	Tampere, Finland	8th	Javelin throw	44.95 m
2011	European Junior Championships	Tallinn, Estonia	9th	Javelin throw	50.93 m
2013	European U23 Championships	Tampere, Finland	4th	Javelin throw	54.11 m
2015	Universiade	Gwangju, South Korea	8th	Javelin throw	53.92 m
2016	European Championships	Amsterdam, Netherlands	9th	Javelin throw	59.41 m
2017	Universiade	Taipei, Taiwan	3rd	Javelin throw	60.98 m
2018	European Championships	Berlin, Germany	12th	Javelin throw	54.92 m

Event	Record	Venue	Date
Javelin throw	60.98 m	Taipei	25 August 2017

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