Toivo Hyytiäinen
Toivo Hyytiäinen | |
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 Toivo Hyytiäinen at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics | |
| Born | 12 November 1925 |
| Died | 21 October 1978 |
| Occupation(s) | Athlete, mainly javelin |
| Medal record | ||
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| Men's athletics | ||
Representing  Finland
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| Olympic Games | ||
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1952 Helsinki | Javelin throw |
| European Championships | ||
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1950 Brussels | Javelin throw |
Toivo Armas Hyytiäinen (12 November 1925 in Saarijärvi – 21 October 1978) was a Finnish track and field athlete who competed mainly in the men's javelin throw.
He competed for Finland at the 1952 Summer Olympics held in Helsinki, Finland where he won the bronze medal in the men's javelin throw competition. He was also the 1950 European champion in men's javelin throw.
European Athletics Championships champions in men's javelin throw | |
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