About Antero Puranen
Born 1952. Antero Puranen is a Finnish javelin thrower.
Heikki Antero Puranen (born 8 August 1952) is a Finnish Olympic javelin thrower. He represented his country in the men's javelin throw at the 1980 Summer Olympics. His distance was an 84.02 in the qualifiers and an 85.12 in the finals.
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Who is Antero Puranen?
Finnish javelin thrower
When was Antero Puranen born?
Antero Puranen was born on 8 November 1952 in Tervo.
What is Antero Puranen's occupation?
Antero Puranen is a javelin thrower.
What nationality is Antero Puranen?
Antero Puranen is Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Antero Puranen. https://biography.guide/antero-puranen/
MLA: "Antero Puranen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/antero-puranen/.
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