| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's orienteering | ||
Representing  Finland | ||
| World Championships | ||
 | 1979 Tampere | Relay |
 | 1981 Thun | Relay |
| 1991 Mariánské Lázně | Relay |
Ari Anjala (born 31 May 1958) is a Finnish orienteering competitor, three times medalist in the relay at the World Orienteering Championships. [1]
He received a silver medal in the relay event in 1979, a bronze medal in 1981, and a bronze medal in 1991. [2]
Anjala and orienteer Outi Borgenström have a son, Topi Anjala, who is also an orienteer. [3]
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