About Jouko Leppä
Lived 1943 – 2025 (aged 81–82). Jouko Leppä was a Finnish weightlifter.
Jouko Matti Leppä (16 April 1943 – September 2025) was a Finnish super-heavyweight weightlifter. He competed at the 1972, 1976 and 1980 Summer Olympics, and at every world championship between 1975 and 1980. His best result was fourth place at the 1972 Games.
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Who was Jouko Leppä?
Finnish weightlifter
When was Jouko Leppä born?
Jouko Leppä was born on 16 April 1943 in Heinola.
When did Jouko Leppä die?
Jouko Leppä died in 2025.
What was Jouko Leppä's occupation?
Jouko Leppä was a weightlifter.
What nationality was Jouko Leppä?
Jouko Leppä was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jouko Leppä. https://biography.guide/jouko-leppa/
MLA: "Jouko Leppä." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jouko-leppa/.
Chicago: "Jouko Leppä." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jouko-leppa/.
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