Matti Markkanen

Olympic medal record
Men's Gymnastics
1908 London Gymnastics team

Matti Markkanen (May 14, 1887 – April 2, 1942) was a Finnish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.

He was part of the Finnish team, which was able to win the bronze medal in the gymnastics men's team event in 1908.

It was rumored he would return to the Olympics to compete, but was unable due to a back injury, and did not qualify.

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