Kauko Kangasniemi
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| Born |
18 November 1942 Kullaa, Finland | ||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 17 April 2013 (aged 70) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 90–110 kg | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Weightlifting | ||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Kauko Kalevi Kangasniemi (18 November 1942 – 17 April 2013) was a Finnish weightlifter.[1] He competed at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics in the heavyweight and super heavyweight categories, respectively, and finished in seventh place in both games.[2] Between 1969 and 1972 he won three medals at the world and European championships and set five world records in the snatch. He was born in Ulvila and died in Hämeenlinna.[3]
His elder brother Kaarlo also competed in weightlifting at Olympic Games, but in lighter weight categories.[2]
References
- ↑ Mikko Marttinen (2013-04-17). "Kauko Kangasniemi on kuollut - Muut urheilulajit - Ilta-Sanomat". Iltasanomat.fi. Retrieved 2013-04-25.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Kauko Kangasniemi. sports-reference.com
- ↑ Kauko Kangasniemi. chidlovski.net