Juha Tiainen

Juha Tiainen (December 5, 1955 in Uukuniemi – April 27, 2003 in Lappeenranta) was a hammer thrower from Finland who won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics. The same year he achieved his personal best throw, 81.52 metres.

Juha Tiainen
Personal information
NationalityFinnish
Born(1955-12-05)December 5, 1955
Uukuniemi, Finland
DiedApril 27, 2003(2003-04-27) (aged 47)
Lappeenranta, Finland
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight108 kg (238 lb)
Sport
Country Finland
SportAthletics
EventHammer throw
Achievements and titles
Personal best81.52 m (1984)
Medal record
Representing  Finland
Men's Athletics
Olympic Games
1984 Los Angeles Hammer throw
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