Henrik Flöjt

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameCarl Henrik•Flöjt
Used nameHenrik•Flöjt
Born24 May 1952 in Kajaani, Kainuu (FIN)
Died26 September 2005 in Kajaani, Kainuu (FIN)
Measurements176 cm / 62-64 kg
NOC Finland
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Henrik Flöjt made his international début at the 1975 World Championships, where he won a gold in the relay. At the 1976 Olympics, he won his second and last international medal, a silver, again in the relay. Individually his best place at an international championship was fifth in the 10 km at the 1976 World Championships. Domestically Flöjt won one individual Finnish title in 1975 and one individual Finnish Championships bronze, in 1977, both in the 10 km, and two Finnish relay titles, in 1972 and 1975. His older brother Heikki was also a biathlete who competed at the 1968 Winter Olympic Games and won a relay silver at the 1974 World Championships.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1976 Winter Olympics Biathlon FIN Henrik Flöjt
4 × 7.5 kilometres Relay, Men (Olympic) Finland 2 Silver

Olympic family relations

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