Silja Kosonen
FinlandathleteFemaleb. 20008.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Silja Kosonen is a Finnish hammer thrower, known for her impressive achievements in youth athletics, including being a two-time world champion and finishing fifth at the Olympics. She graduated from Raisio High School in 2021, the same year she won gold medals at both the U20 World and European Championships. Kosonen is recognized for her dedication to her sport, balancing her academic responsibilities with her athletic commitments, and has developed a friendship with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, who actively follows her career.
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Silja Kosonen placed third in the hammer throw qualification.
Yleisurheilun EM-kisat: HS seuranta, 10.8.2026Finland· 2026-08-10
Silja Kosonen made a remarkable gesture after the qualification round at the European Championships.
Silja Kosonen: Hurjaa puhetta | HS.fiFinland· 2026-08-10
Silja Kosonen is also considered one of Finland's medal hopes in athletics.
Kommentti: Huippu-urheilu jyräsi järjestöremontissa liikunnanFinland· 2026-01-17
Silja Kosonen is competing in the women's hammer throw final at the World Athletics Championships.
HS seuraa: Yleisurheilun MM-kisoissa hurja suomalaispäiväFinland· 2025-09-15
Silja Kosonen is participating in the women's hammer throw qualification round.
HS seuraa: Yleisurheilun MM-kisoissa suuri suomalaisyöFinland· 2025-09-14
Silja Kosonen is a two-time youth world champion and a hammer thrower preparing for the Tokyo World Championships.
Yleisurheilu: Alexander Stubb paljastaa ystävyyden Silja Kososen kanssaFinland· 2025-08-21
