Matti Närhi

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.

Representing the UTEP Miners track and field program, Närhi won the 1999 NCAA Division I javelin title.

Seasonal bests by year

 * 1991 - 57.40
 * 1992 - 70.24
 * 1993 - 73.18
 * 1994 - 76.14
 * 1995 - 83.14
 * 1996 - 84.42
 * 1997 - 88.24
 * 1998 - 84.38
 * 1999 - 87.88
 * 2000 - 82.74
 * 2001 - 84.21
 * 2003 - 77.30
 * 2004 - 86.61