Type | Competed in Olympic Games |
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Sex | Male |
Full name | Jouko Yrjö•Nikkanen |
Used name | Yrjö•Nikkanen |
Born | 31 December 1914 in Pobeda, Leningrad (RUS) |
Died | 18 November 1985 in Suoniemi, Nokia (FIN) |
Measurements | 182 cm / 77 kg |
Affiliations | Pölläkkälän Ura |
NOC | ![]() |
Yrjö Nikkanen had the following podium finishes at major championships: 2nd in the 1936 Olympics Javelin Throw; 2nd in the 1938 European Championships Javelin Throw, 2nd in the 1946 European Championships Javelin Throw.
Personal Best: JT – 78.70 (1938).
Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
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1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | ![]() |
Yrjö Nikkanen | |||
Javelin Throw, Men (Olympic) | 2 | Silver |