Anna Wessman
Swedish javelin thrower
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Anna Wessman (born 9 October 1989) is a Swedish track and field athlete who competes in the javelin throw.[3] She won the bronze medal at the 2009 European U23 Championships.
Height1.64 m (5 ft 5 in)
Weight70 kg (154 lb)
Anna Wessman at the 2008 World Junior Championships | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 October 1989 |
| Education | University of Texas Linnaeus University[2] |
| Height | 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) |
| Weight | 70 kg (154 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
Event | Javelin throw |
Her personal best in the event is 61.42 metres set at Finnkampen in Tampere in 2016.[4]
Wessman was an All-American thrower for the UTEP Miners track and field team, finishing 3rd in the javelin at the 2009 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.[5][6]
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Sweden | |||||
| 2007 | European Junior Championships | Hengelo, Netherlands | 6th | Javelin throw | 50.72 m |
| 2008 | World Junior Championships | Bydgoszcz, Poland | 7th | Javelin throw | 54.12 m |
| 2009 | European U23 Championships | Kaunas, Lithuania | 3rd | Javelin throw | 55.91 m |
| 2011 | European U23 Championships | Ostrava, Czech Republic | 6th | Javelin throw | 55.50 m |
| 2015 | Universiade | Gwangju, South Korea | 4th | Javelin throw | 58.34 m |
| 2016 | European Championships | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 24th (q) | Javelin throw | 54.02 m |
