| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Matti Tapio•Poikala |
| Used name | Matti•Poikala |
| Born | 26 July 1935 in Sippola, Kouvola, Kymenlaakso (FIN) |
| Measurements | 169 cm / 70 kg |
| Affiliations | IFK Hedemora, Hedemora (SWE) |
| NOC | Sweden |
Matti Poikala had the following finishes at major championships – 1969 World Championship: 74.0 kg. Greco-Roman (3rd); 1969 World Championship: 74.0 kg. Freestyle (4th); 1968 European Championship: 70.0 kg. Greco-Roman (2nd).
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | SWE |
Matti Poikala | |||
| Lightweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) |