| Birth Date: | 1 January 1997 |
| Weight: | 82kg (181lb) |
| Sport: | Track and field |
| Event: | Javelin throw |
| Club: | IF Raseborg |
| Pb: | 89.83 m |
Oliver Helander (born 1 January 1997) is a Finnish track and field athlete who competes in the javelin throw. He has also played handball.[1] He won the javelin throw Finnish championship in 2018.[2]
He qualified to represent Finland at the 2020 Summer Olympics.[3]
He is the older brother of handball player Benjamin Helander.[4]
| Representing | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | World Youth Championships | Donetsk, Ukraine | 4th | 75.36 m | |
| 2015 | European Junior Championships | Eskilstuna, Sweden | 7th | 74.81 m | |
| 2017 | European U23 Championships | Bydgoszcz, Poland | 7th | 74.46 m | |
| 2018 | European Championships | Berlin, Germany | 16th (q) | 76.64 m | |
| 2019 | World Championships | Doha, Qatar | 19th (q) | 80.36 m | |
| 2021 | Olympic Games | Tokyo, Japan | 17th (q) | 78.81 m | |
| 2022 | World Championships | Eugene, United States | 8th | 82.24 m | |
| 2023 | World Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 7th | 83.38 m | |
| 2024 | European Championships | Rome, Italy | 3rd | 85.75 m | |