Finland at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
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| IPC code | FIN | ||||||||
| NPC | Finnish Paralympic Committee | ||||||||
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| Competitors | 30 in 13 sports | ||||||||
| Medals Ranked 40th |
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Finland competed at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing. Athletes were selected by the Finnish Paralympic Committee on July 2, 2008.[1]
Medalists
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
 Gold | Markku Niinimäki | Men's javelin | Men's F53/54 |
| Gold | Leo-Pekka Tähti | Athletics | Men's 100 metres |
 Silver | Markku Niinimäki | Athletics | Shot put F53–54 |
| Silver | Jarmo Ollanketo | Cycling | Road race B&VI 1–3 |
 Bronze | Jani Kallunki | Judo | Men's 66kgX1 |
| Bronze | Leo-Pekka Tähti | Athletics | Men's 200 metres |
Archery
Men
- Jean-Pierre Antonios (individual compound)
- Keijo Kallunki (individual compound)
- Osmo Kinnunen (individual compound)
Athletics
Men
- Markku Niinimäki (javelin throw Gold, shot put Silver)
- Leo-Pekka Tähti (100m Gold, 200m Bronze)
Women
- Tiina Ala-Aho (javelin throw)
- Marjaana Väre (javelin throw)
Boccia
Mixed
- Vesa Koivuniemi (single, team)
- Timo Ollikka (single, team)
- Leena Särelä (single, team)
Cycling
Men
- Jarmo Ollanketo (with pilot Marko Törmänen) Silver
Equestrian
Mixed
- Katja Karjalainen (individual)
Goalball
Men
- Veli-Matti Aittola
- Toni Alenius
- Jorma Kivinen
- Jarno Mattila
- Erkki Miinala
- Petri Posio
Judo
Men
- Jani Kallunki (66 kg), Bronze
- Rauno Peltoniemi (73 kg)
Powerlifting
Men
- Juhani Kokko (52 kg)
- Janne Piipponen (82.5 kg)
Sailing
Finland received one national entry to the 2008 Summer Paralympics sailing events:[2]
Men
- Juhani Mattila (Single-Person Keelboat - 2.4mR)
Shooting
Men
- Tapani Meriläinen (air rifle, free rifle)
- Veikko Palsamäki (air rifle, free rifle)
- Erkki Pekkala (air rifle, free rifle)
Women
- Minna Leinonen (air rifle)
Swimming
Men
- Antti Latikka (backstroke)
Table tennis
Men
- Esa Miettinen (singles)
Wheelchair tennis
Men
- Taneli Tenhunen (singles)
See also
References
- ↑ "Peking 2008 paralympialaiset - Suomen joukkue" (Finnish), Finnish Paralympic Committee, August 19, 2008
- ↑ "National Line Up For 2008 Paralympic Sailing Competition", International Association for Disabled Sailing, July 16, 2008
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