Jani Lehtonen
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Jani Valdemar•Lehtonen |
| Used name | Jani•Lehtonen |
| Born | 11 August 1968 in Mäntsälä, Uusimaa (FIN) |
| Died | 21 December 2008 in Tampere, Pirkanmaa (FIN) |
| Measurements | 179 cm / 75 kg |
| Affiliations | Keski-Uusimaan Urheilijat, (FIN) |
| NOC |  Finland |
Biography
Jani Lehtonen was Finland’s best pole vaulter. When he died aged only 40, he still held the Finnish records with 5.82 m (outdoor) and 5.83 (indoor). Winner of four national titles in the event, Lehtonen never reached the final of a major outdoor tournament, always being eliminated in the qualification. In 1993, he did reach the final of the World Indoor Championships, finishing fifth, after having placed eighth at the European Indoor Championships a year earlier. By 1996, Lehtonen had retired from competition, and began coaching other vaulters.
Personal Best: PV – 5.83i (1994).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 Summer Olympics | Athletics | FIN |
Jani Lehtonen | |||
| Pole Vault, Men (Olympic) | =14 r1/2 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Committed Suicide ()