Mikko Saarinen
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Mikko Vihtori•Saarinen |
| Used name | Mikko•Saarinen |
| Born | 4 April 1946 in Salo, Varsinais-Suomi (FIN) |
| Died | 29 December 2022 |
| Measurements | 178 cm / 71-75 kg |
| NOC |  Finland |
Biography
Mikko Saarinen was a Finnish light-middleweight boxer. Saarinen was the Nordic champion in 1969 and 1970 and the Finnish national champion from 1969 to 1972. He fought in the light-middleweight class at the 1972 München Olympics where he defeated David Attan before losing to Peter Tiepold. After the Olympics Saarinen won all five of his fights as a professional before he retired from the sport.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Boxing | FIN |
Mikko Saarinen | |||
| Light-Middleweight, Men (Olympic) | =9 |