Niilo Hartikka
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Niilo•Hartikka |
| Used name | Niilo•Hartikka |
| Born | 23 April 1909 in Muhos, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa (FIN) |
| Died | 7 October 1998 (aged 89 years 5 months 14 days) in Muhos, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa (FIN) |
| Measurements | 178 cm / 69 kg |
| Affiliations | Oulun Pyrintö, Oulu (FIN) |
| NOC |  Finland |
Biography
Niilo Hartikka was a Finnish track and field athlete who represented Oulun Pyrintö. Hartikka specialised in middle-distance running, with him running in the 1,500 metres at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Two years later he finished fourth in the same event at the 1938 European Athletics Championships in Paris. In 1939 Hartikka set a national record in the 1,500 metres that stood for ten years.
Personal Best: 1500 – 3:50.0 (1939).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | FIN |
Niilo Hartikka | |||
| 1,500 metres, Men (Olympic) | 5 h4 r1/2 |