Paula Tarvainen

Paula Tarvainen, née Huhtaniemi (born 17 February 1973) is a Finnish athlete who specializes in the javelin throw.

Paula Tarvainen in Kalevan kisat 2008

Tarvainen was born in Pori. Her personal best was 64.90 metres, achieved in August 2003 in Helsinki. It's the Finnish national record with the new javelin model.

Achievements
Year Competition Venue Position Notes
Representing  Finland
2001 World Championships Edmonton, Canada 13th 58.26 m
2002 European Championships Munich, Germany 10th 56.24 m
2003 World Championships Paris, France 20th 55.06 m
World Athletics Final Monte Carlo, Monaco 8th
2004 Olympic Games Athens, Greece 28th 56.88 m
2005 World Championships Helsinki, Finland 6th 62.64 m
2006 European Championships Gothenburg, Sweden 11th 55.59 m
2007 World Championships Osaka, Japan 12th
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