Matti Niemi (hurdler)

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Matti Niemi (born 15 November 1976) is a retired Finnish athlete who specialized in the 110 metres hurdles.

He was born in Padasjoki.[ citation needed ] He competed at the World Championships in 1999, 2003 and 2005, as well as the 2002 European Championships and the 2003 World Indoor Championships without reaching the final round. [1]

He became Finnish champion in 1999 and 2003, rivalling with Jarno Jokihaara and Marko Ritola. [2] He also became indoor champion in 2003. [3]

His personal best time was 13.57 seconds, achieved in July 2003 in Lahti. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 Matti Niemi at World Athletics OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. "Finnish Championships". GBR Athletics. Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 2 March 2009.
  3. "Finnish Indoor Championships". GBR Athletics. Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 2 March 2009.