Sini Latvala
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| Intro | Athletics competitor | |
| Places | Finland | |
| is | Athlete Hammer thrower | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 3 February 1980 | |
| Age | 44 years |
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Biography
Sini Tuuli Susanne Latvala (née Pöyry, born 3 February 1980 in Kankaanpää) is a retired female hammer thrower from Finland. Her personal best throw is 69.16 metres, achieved in July 2004 in Kaustinen. She was nicknamed "Sintsa".
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Finland | ||||
| 1998 | World Junior Championships | Annecy, France | 2nd | 61.76 m |
| European Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 15th | 58.61 m | |
| 2000 | Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 12th | 62.49 m |
| 2001 | European U23 Championships | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 2nd | 64.71 m |
| World Championships | Edmonton, Canada | 16th | 63.76 m | |
| 2002 | European Championships | Munich, Germany | 5th | 67.47 m |
| 2003 | World Championships | Paris, France | 14th | 65.01 m |
| 2004 | Olympic Games | Athens, Greece | 23rd | 66.05 m |
| 2005 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 22nd | 64.24 m |
| 2006 | European Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 14th | 65.72 m |