Taina Ojaniemi
Finnish athletics competitor and police officer
About Taina Ojaniemi
Born 1976. Taina Ojaniemi is a Finnish javelin thrower, police officer and athletics competitor.
Taina Maria Ojaniemi, formerly Kolkkala, née Uppa (born 24 October 1976 in Pori) is a retired female javelin thrower from Finland. Her personal best is 64.06 metres, achieved in July 2000 in Pihtipudas. She is nicknamed "Taikku".
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Who is Taina Ojaniemi?
Finnish athletics competitor and police officer
When was Taina Ojaniemi born?
Taina Ojaniemi was born on 24 October 1976 in Pori.
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Taina Ojaniemi is a javelin thrower, police officer and athletics competitor.
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Taina Ojaniemi is Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Taina Ojaniemi. https://biography.guide/taina-ojaniemi/
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