Mikko Kolehmainen

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Other
SexMale
Full nameMikko Yrjö Ilmari•Kolehmainen
Used nameMikko•Kolehmainen
Born18 August 1964 in Mikkeli, Etelä-Savo (FIN)
Measurements190 cm / 87-92 kg
AffiliationsMikkelin Melojat, Mikkeli (FIN)
NOC Finland
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Mikko Kolehmainen had the following podium finishes at the Flatwater World Championships: 1st 1993 K1 500 m.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1984 Summer Olympics Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) FIN Mikko Kolehmainen
Kayak Fours, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) Finland 4 h3 r3/4
1988 Summer Olympics Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) FIN Mikko Kolehmainen
Kayak Doubles, 500 metres, Men (Olympic) Olli Kolehmainen 5 h3 r3/4
Kayak Doubles, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) Olli Kolehmainen 4 h3 r3/4
1992 Summer Olympics Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) FIN Mikko Kolehmainen
Kayak Singles, 500 metres, Men (Olympic) 1 Gold
Kayak Doubles, 500 metres, Men (Olympic) Olli Kolehmainen 8 h1 r3/4
1996 Summer Olympics Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) FIN Mikko Kolehmainen
Kayak Singles, 500 metres, Men (Olympic) 7
Kayak Singles, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 9

Other participations

Games Role NOC As
1992 Summer Olympics Flagbearer at the Closing Ceremony FIN Mikko Kolehmainen
1996 Summer Olympics Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony FIN Mikko Kolehmainen

Olympic family relations

Special Notes