Eino Mäkinen

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameEino Matias•Mäkinen
Used nameEino•Mäkinen
Nick/petnamesEikka
Born13 June 1926 in Kuru, Ylöjärvi, Pirkanmaa (FIN)
Died13 August 2014 in Tampere, Pirkanmaa (FIN)
Measurements183 cm / 100-113 kg
NOC Finland

Biography

Eino Mäkinen had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 1955 World Championships Unlimited class (422.5 kg); 3rd in the 1961 World Championships Unlimited class (462.5 kg); 2nd in the 1954 European Championships Unlimited class (107.5 kg); 1st in the 1955 European Championships Unlimited class (422.5 kg); 2nd in the 1957 European Championships Unlimited class (440.0 kg); 3rd in the 1959 European Championships Unlimited class (447.5 kg); 2nd in the 1961 European Championships Unlimited class (462.5 kg).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1952 Summer Olympics Weightlifting FIN Eino Mäkinen
Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 11
1956 Summer Olympics Weightlifting FIN Eino Mäkinen
Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 5
1960 Summer Olympics Weightlifting FIN Eino Mäkinen
Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 5
1964 Summer Olympics Weightlifting FIN Eino Mäkinen
Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) AC