Marko Wahlman
Finnish hammer thrower
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Marko Jaakko Tapani Wahlman (born 6 April 1969 in Pori) is a retired male hammer thrower from Finland. His personal best throw was 78.39 metres, which he achieved in July 1999 in Lappeenranta.
Wahlman was an NCAA champion thrower for the UTEP Miners track and field team, winning the weight throw at the 1993 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships.[1]
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Finland | ||||
| 1987 | European Junior Championships | Birmingham, United Kingdom | 9th | 59.84 m |
| 1988 | World Junior Championships | Sudbury, Canada | 11th | 60.20 m |
| 1993 | World Championships | Stuttgart, Germany | 20th | 69.62 m |
| 1994 | European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 13th | 73.96 m |
| 1995 | World Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 12th | 73.02 m |
| 1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | 23rd | 73.50 m |
| 1997 | World Championships | Athens, Greece | 21st | 73.60 m |
| 1998 | European Championships | Budapest, Hungary | — | NM |
| 1999 | World Championships | Seville, Spain | 16th | 75.04 m |
