Juha Matti Närhi (born 17 August 1975 in Viitasaari) is a Finnish javelin thrower.
His personal best throw is 88.24 metres, achieved in July 1997 in Soini.
He is the world indoor best holder at javelin; on March 3, 1996, he threw 85.78 in Kajaani, Finland.[1]
Representing the UTEP Miners track and field program, Närhi won the 1999 NCAA Division I javelin title.[2]
| Representing | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | European Junior Championships | San Sebastián, Spain | 2nd | 71.74 m | |
| 1994 | Lisbon, Portugal | 2nd | 74.92 m | ||
| 1997 | Turku, Finland | 2nd | 80.72 m | ||
| 1998 | European Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 8th | 82.59 m | |
| 1999 | World Championships | Seville, Spain | 12th | 79.47 m | |
| 2001 | World Championships | Edmonton, Canada | - | NM | |
| 2004 | Olympic Games | Athens, Greece | 10th | 80.28 m | |