Kalevi Kotkas
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Kalevi (Kalev-)•Kotkas |
| Used name | Kalevi•Kotkas |
| Born | 10 August 1913 in Tallinn, Harjumaa (EST) |
| Died | 24 August 1983 in Vantaa, Uusimaa (FIN) |
| Measurements | 194 cm / 100 kg |
| Affiliations | HKV, Helsinki (FIN) |
| NOC |  Finland |
Biography
Kalevi Kotkas had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1934 European Championships High Jump, 2nd in the 1938 European Championships High Jump. In the 1938 European Championships discus throw he finished fourth.
Personal Bests: HJ – 2.04 (1936); DT – 51.27 (1937).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 Summer Olympics | Athletics | FIN |
Kalevi Kotkas | |||
| Discus Throw, Men (Olympic) | 7 | |||||
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | FIN |
Kalevi Kotkas | |||
| High Jump, Men (Olympic) | 4 | |||||
| Discus Throw, Men (Olympic) | AC r1/2 |
Olympic family relations
- Uncle of Erkki Mustakari
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Athletics Championships (1–1–0 1934 Torino gold: high jump; 1938 Paris silver: high jump)