About Eino Mäkinen
Lived 1926 – 2014 (aged 88). Eino Mäkinen was a Finnish weightlifter.
Eino Matias Mäkinen (13 June 1926 – 13 August 2014) was a Finnish heavyweight weightlifter. He won two bronze medals at the world championships in 1955 and 1961 and five medals at the European championships in 1954–1961, including a gold in 1955. He competed at the 1952, 1956, 1960 and 1964 Olympics with the best result of fifth place in 1956 and 1960.
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Who was Eino Mäkinen?
Finnish weightlifter (1926-2014)
When was Eino Mäkinen born?
Eino Mäkinen was born on 13 June 1926 in Kuru.
When did Eino Mäkinen die?
Eino Mäkinen died on 13 August 2014 in Tampere.
What was Eino Mäkinen's occupation?
Eino Mäkinen was a weightlifter.
What nationality was Eino Mäkinen?
Eino Mäkinen was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eino Mäkinen. https://biography.guide/eino-makinen/
MLA: "Eino Mäkinen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eino-makinen/.
Chicago: "Eino Mäkinen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eino-makinen/.
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