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]
![]() Jukka Matilainen (right) at the 1928 Olympics | |
Personal information | |
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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 |
References
edit- ^ Jukka Matilainen. sports-reference.com