Juha Matti Närhi (born 17 August 1975 in Viitasaari) is a Finnish javelin thrower.
His personal best throw is 88.24 metres, achieved in July 1997 in Soini.
He is the world indoor best holder at javelin; on March 3, 1996, he threw 85.78 in Kajaani, Finland.
Representing the UTEP Miners track and field program, Närhi won the 1999 NCAA Division I javelin title.
Achievements Representing 1993European Junior ChampionshipsSan Sebastián, Spain 2nd71.74 m1994World Junior Championships Lisbon, Portugal 2nd74.92 m1997European U23 Championships Turku, Finland 2nd80.72 m1998European ChampionshipsBudapest, Hungary8th82.59 m 1999World ChampionshipsSeville, Spain12th79.47 m 2001World ChampionshipsEdmonton, Canada—NM 2004Olympic GamesAthens, Greece10th80.28 m
Seasonal bests by year 1991 - 57.40 1992 - 70.24 1993 - 73.18 1994 - 76.14 1995 - 83.14 1996 - 84.42 1997 - 88.24 1998 - 84.38 1999 - 87.88 2000 - 82.74 2001 - 84.21 2003 - 77.30 2004 - 86.61
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