Matti Markkanen

Olympic athlete

1887 – 1942

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Who was Matti Markkanen?

Matti Markkanen 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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Born
May 14, 1887
Died
Apr 2, 1942

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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