Johan von Koskull

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohan Henrik Wilhelm•von Koskull
Used nameJohan•von Koskull
Nick/petnamesJuki
Born25 September 1964 in Helsinki, Uusimaa (FIN)
Died29 May 2021 (aged 56 years 8 months 4 days)
Measurements172 cm / 63 kg
AffiliationsNJK, Helsinki (FIN)
NOC Finland

Biography

During the 1980s Finnish sailor Johan von Koskull enjoyed success in the 470 class along with his brother Peter. At the European championships the Koskull brothers won the 470 title in 1984 and 1987, and finished in third place in 1988. In Finland they won the national championship on four occasions (1982, 1987–88), and the Nordic championship in 1984. The brothers competed at two Olympics, finishing in sixth place at the 1984 Los Angeles Games and in 16th place at the 1988 Seoul Games.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1984 Summer Olympics Sailing FIN Johan von Koskull
Two Person Dinghy, Open (Olympic) Peter von Koskull 6
1988 Summer Olympics Sailing FIN Johan von Koskull
Two Person Dinghy, Men (Olympic) Peter von Koskull 16

Olympic family relations