Heli Rantanen, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Heli Rantanen

Finnish athletics competitor

Date of Birth: 26-Feb-1970

Place of Birth: Lammi, Tavastia Proper, Finland

Profession: athletics competitor, javelin thrower

Nationality: Finland

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Heli Rantanen (born 26 February 1970) is a retired Finnish track and field athlete who competed in the javelin throw.
She was an Olympic Champion, having won gold in 1996.
Her winning throw of 67.94 m was more than two metres ahead of the silver medalist.
She was the first Nordic woman to become an Olympic Champion in athletics.