| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | 27 June 1972 Brixen, Italy |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Italy |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Javelin throw |
| Club | G.S. Fiamme Gialle |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) |
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Armin Kerer (born 27 June 1972) is a retired Italian javelin thrower. His most notable victories were national titles in 1998 and 2000, [1] but his personal best performance was achieved in Brixen on 18 September 1999, when he threw 80.25 metres. He represented the sports club SSV Brixen. [2]
Armin Kerer has won 3 times the individual national championship. [3]
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