Description: (Finnish Retired Track and Field Athlete)
Aki Parviainen, a retired Finnish track and field athlete, is recognized for his exceptional achievements in the javelin throw. He had a successful career, securing the gold medal at the 1999 World Championships and the silver at the 2001 World Championships. His remarkable throw of 93.09 meters in 1999 remains the Finnish record. Though he did not win an Olympic medal, he finished fifth in 2000. Regrettably, due to injuries, he retired from the sport in spring 2006.