About Esa Jokinen
Born 1958. Esa Jokinen is a Finnish athletics competitor.
Esa Antero Jokinen (born February 19, 1958, in Kuusankoski) is a retired male decathlete from Finland, who was nicknamed "Diesel" during his career. He set his personal best (7868 points) in 1980.
Jokinen was a Finnish national champion in athletics. He was an All-American for the BYU Cougars track and field team, finishing 7th in the decathlon at the 1979 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
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Who is Esa Jokinen?
Finnish decathlete
When was Esa Jokinen born?
Esa Jokinen was born on 19 February 1958.
What is Esa Jokinen's occupation?
Esa Jokinen is an athletics competitor.
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Esa Jokinen is Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Esa Jokinen. https://biography.guide/esa-jokinen/
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