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Finland competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. A total of 89 athletes from Finland took part in the games. This included 84 men and 5 women who competed in 64 different events across 13 sports. The Olympics is a big event where countries come together to see who is the best at different sports, and Finland was one of the many nations that participated.
Medalists
Finland had some great athletes at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo!
Gold
- Pauli Nevala won gold in Athletics, Men's Javelin Throw.
- Pentti Linnosvuo won gold in Shooting, Rapid-Fire Pistol (Mixed).
- Väinö Markkanen won gold in Shooting, Free Pistol (Mixed).
Bronze
- Pertti Purhonen won bronze in Boxing, Men's Welterweight.
- Hannu Rantakari won bronze in Gymnastics, Men's Long Horse Vault.
Athletics
Main article: Athletics at the 1964 Summer Olympics
Finland had athletes competing in running and field events at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Many of them took part in races and throws, showing their skills on the track and in the field.
Basketball
Main article: Basketball at the 1964 Summer Olympics
Finland had a basketball team in the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Here are the players who were on the team:
- Jorma Pilkevaara
- Juha Harjula
- Kari Liimo
- Kauko Kauppinen
- Martti Liimo
- Pertti Laanti
- Raimo Lindholm
- Raimo Vartia
- Risto Kala
- Teijo Finneman
- Timo Lampén
- Uolevi Manninen
Boxing
Main article: Boxing at the 1964 Summer Olympics
Finland had athletes compete in the boxing events at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Boxing was one of the sports where Finnish competitors took part during these games.
Canoeing
Main article: Canoeing at the 1964 Summer Olympics
Finland took part in canoeing events during the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. The athletes competed in this sport, showcasing their skills on the water.
Diving
Main article: Diving at the 1964 Summer Olympics
Men
| Athlete | Event | Preliminary | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | Rank | Points | Rank | Total | Rank | ||
| Pentti Koskinen | 3 m springboard | 82.00 | 20 | Did not advance | |||
Gymnastics
Main article: Gymnastics at the 1964 Summer Olympics
Finland sent athletes to compete in gymnastics during the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. The event was part of the many sports where Finnish competitors took part.
Modern pentathlon
Main article: Modern pentathlon at the 1964 Summer Olympics
Finland had three male athletes who competed in the modern pentathlon during the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Their names were Keijo Vanhala, Kari Kaaja, and Jorma Hotanen. They also competed together as a team.
Rowing
Main article: Rowing at the 1964 Summer Olympics
Finland sent athletes to compete in rowing at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. This sport involved rowing boats, and many countries took part.
Sailing
Main article: Sailing at the 1964 Summer Olympics
Finland had sailors compete in the Olympic sailing events during the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. This was part of the many sports where Finnish athletes showed their skills.
Shooting
Main article: Shooting at the 1964 Summer Olympics
Eight shooters from Finland took part in the 1964 Summer Olympics. Pentti Linnosvuo won a gold medal in the 25-meter pistol event, and Väinö Markkanen also won gold in the 50-meter pistol event.
Swimming
Main article: Swimming at the 1964 Summer Olympics
In the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Finland had athletes compete in swimming events. There were separate competitions for men and women.
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Tuomo Hämäläinen | 100 m freestyle | 57.6 | 46 | Did not advance | |||
| Matti Kasvio | 56.3 | =31 | Did not advance | ||||
| Hannu Vaahtoranta | 58.7 | =33 | Did not advance | ||||
| Tuomo Hämäläinen | 400 m freestyle | 4:35.5 | 34 | —N/a | Did not advance | ||
| Ilkka Suvanto | 4:38.0 | 35 | —N/a | Did not advance | |||
| Esa Lepola | 1500 m freestyle | 18:33.4 | 27 | —N/a | Did not advance | ||
| Ilkka Suvanto | 400 m individual medley | 5:09.0 | 14 | —N/a | Did not advance | ||
| Hannu Vaahtoranta | 5:16.2 | 23 | —N/a | Did not advance | |||
| Ilkka Suvanto Hannu Vaahtoranta Tuomo Hämäläinen Matti Kasvio | 4 × 200 m freestyle relay | 8:23.3 | 10 | —N/a | Did not advance | ||
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Rank | Time | Rank | Time | Rank | ||
| Eila Pyrhönen | 100 m butterfly | 1:07.9 | 5 Q | 1:07.9 | 6 Q | 1:07.3 | 4 |
Weightlifting
Main article: Weightlifting at the 1964 Summer Olympics
Finland took part in the weightlifting events during the 1964 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo, Japan. Athletes from many countries, including Finland, competed to lift heavy weights and see who could lift the most. This was one of the many sports where Finland's athletes showed their strength and skill.
Wrestling
Main article: Wrestling at the 1964 Summer Olympics
Finland had athletes compete in wrestling events during the 1964 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo, Japan. This was part of the overall competition where Finnish athletes took part in many different sports.
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