Jukka Matilainen

Jukka Matilainen

Jukka Matilainen (right) at the 1928 Olympics
Personal information
Full name Johan Aadolf Matilainen
Born 20 December 1901
Mikkeli, Finland
Died 1 November 1967 (aged 65)
Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight 68 kg (150 lb)
Sport
Sport Hurdling
Club Iisalmen Visa, Iisalmi

Johan Aadolf "Jukka" Matilainen (20 December 1901 – 1 November 1967) was a Finnish runner. He competed at the 1928 Olympics in the 400 m hurdles, but failed to reach the final. His brothers Kalle and Martti were also Olympic runners, but in longer-distance events.[1]

References

  1. Jukka Matilainen. sports-reference.com
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