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(Finnish Former Javelin Thrower) Seppo Henrik Räty is a retired Finnish track and field athlete renowned for his success in the javelin throw. He achieved the title of World Champion in 1987 and has also medaled in the Olympics, earning silver in 1992 and bronze in both 1988 and 1996. Räty previously held a world record for javelin throw, although it was nullified due to the utilization of a prohibited javelin. Following his retirement, he shifted his focus to coaching and now guides another aspiring javelin thrower.