Matti Poikala

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameMatti Tapio•Poikala
Used nameMatti•Poikala
Born26 July 1935 in Sippola, Kouvola, Kymenlaakso (FIN)
Measurements169 cm / 70 kg
AffiliationsIFK Hedemora, Hedemora (SWE)
NOC Sweden

Biography

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).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1964 Summer Olympics Wrestling SWE Matti Poikala
Lightweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) AC