Tero Pitkämäki is a retired Finnish javelin thrower, born on July 19, 1982, in Jyvaskyla, Finland. He is known for his impressive athletic career, which includes winning a bronze medal at the 2005 World Championships and a silver medal at the 2006 European Championships. Pitkämäki has also competed in multiple Olympic Games, representing Finland. Throughout his career, Pitkämäki set several personal bests, with his top throw reaching 91.53 meters in 2005. He is recognized for his technical skills and consistency in the sport of javelin throw, contributing to the legacy of Finnish athletics, particularly in the field of throwing events.