Veikko Nyqvist
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Karl Veikko Valdemar•Nyqvist |
| Used name | Veikko•Nyqvist |
| Born | 9 August 1916 in Helsinki, Uusimaa (FIN) |
| Died | 10 August 1968 (aged 52 years 1 day) in Helsinki, Uusimaa (FIN) |
| Measurements | 190 cm / 88 kg |
| Affiliations | Helsingin Kotkat/Kronohagens Idrottsförening |
| NOC |  Finland |
Biography
Veikko Nyqvist had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 1946 European Championships Discus Throw.
Personal Best: DT – 50.97 (1951).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Athletics | FIN |
Veikko Nyqvist | |||
| Discus Throw, Men (Olympic) | 6 | |||||
| 1952 Summer Olympics | Athletics | FIN |
Veikko Nyqvist | |||
| Discus Throw, Men (Olympic) | 12 |
List mentions
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Athletics Championships (0–0–1 1946 Oslo bronze: discus throw)