Antti Ruuskanen

Antti Ruuskanen
Antti Ruuskanen at Savo Games in Lapinlahti in 2014
Personal information
Birth nameAntti Hermanni Ruuskanen
Born (1984-02-21) 21 February 1984 (age 40)
Pielavesi, Northern Savonia, Finland
Height1.89 m (6 ft 2+12 in)
Weight86 kg (190 lb)
Sport
Country Finland
SportTrack and field
EventJavelin throw
Achievements and titles
Personal best88.98 m (291 ft 11 in) (2015)
Medal record
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2012 London Javelin throw
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2014 Zürich Javelin throw
Bronze medal – third place 2016 Amsterdam Javelin throw

Antti Hermanni Ruuskanen (born 21 February 1984) is a retired Finnish track and field athlete who competes in the javelin throw. He is a European Champion, having won gold in 2014. His personal best is 88.98 metres (291 ft 11 in), which he set in 2015.