Hannu Siitonen

Finnish javelin thrower

Hannu Siitonen
Personal information
Full nameHannu Juhani Siitonen
NationalityFinnish
Born18 March 1949 (1949-03-18) (age 75)
Parikkala, Finland
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight86–88 kg (190–194 lb)
Sport
Country Finland
SportAthletics
EventJavelin throw
ClubSaaren Urheilijat
Achievements and titles
Personal best93.90 m (1973)[1]
Medal record
Representing  Finland
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1976 Montreal Javelin throw
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1974 Rome Javelin throw

Hannu Juhani Siitonen (born 18 March 1949) is a retired Finnish javelin thrower. He competed at the 1972 and 1976 Olympics and placed fourth and second, respectively. He won the European javelin title in 1974 and finished fourth in 1971.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ Hannu Siitonen. trackfield.brinkster.net
  2. ^ Hannu Siitonen. yle.fi
  3. ^ Hannu Siitonen. sports-reference


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