Tero Kristian Pitkämäki is a retired Finnish track and field athlete who competes in the javelin throw. He is a World Champion, having won gold in 2007. His personal best throw of 91.53 m, set in 2005, ranks him eleventh on the overall list.
Sport: | Track and field |
Event(s): | Javelin throw |
Club: | Nurmon Urheilijat |
Personal best(s): | 91.53 m (2005) |
About Tero Pitkamaki
Renowned Finnish javelin thrower who won gold at the 2007 IAAF World Championships. He was named European Athlete of the Year in 2007 and Finnish Sports Personality of the Year in 2013.
Before Fame
He was born in Ilmajoki, Finland and began competing seriously in 1999.
Achievement
In 2013, he had the best distance of any male javelin thrower that year with 89.03 meters.
Family Life
His father is Esko Pitkamaki.
Associations
He and Norway's Andreas Thorkildsen both competed in the javelin throw at the 2008 Olympic Games.
Information related to Tero Pitkämäki
- Finnish male javelin throwers
- Olympic bronze medalists for Finland
- Olympic athletes of Finland
Latest information about Tero Pitkamaki updated on March 04, 2021.