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Arto Härkönen

b. 1959

Finnish javelin thrower

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About Arto Härkönen

Born 1959. Arto Härkönen is a Finnish javelin thrower.

Arto Kalevi Härkönen (born 31 January 1959, in Helsinki) is a retired Finnish javelin thrower who won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics, with a throw of 86.76 metres.

International competitions

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Important facts

Born

31 January 1959, Helsinki

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Javelin thrower

Nationality

Finland

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Arto Härkönen's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Arto Härkönen?

Finnish javelin thrower

When was Arto Härkönen born?

Arto Härkönen was born on 31 January 1959 in Helsinki.

What is Arto Härkönen's occupation?

Arto Härkönen is a javelin thrower.

What nationality is Arto Härkönen?

Arto Härkönen is Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Arto Härkönen

· Wikidata: Q120519

· DBpedia: Arto Härkönen

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arto Härkönen. https://biography.guide/arto-harkonen/

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