About Jouni Kailajärvi
Lived 1938 – 2003 (aged 65). Jouni Kailajärvi was a Finnish weightlifter and firefighter.
Jouni Kalervo Kailajärvi (4 June 1938 – 18 August 2003) was a Finnish light-heavyweight weightlifter who won bronze medals at the European championships in 1961 and 1962. He competed at the 1960, 1964 and 1968 Olympics with the best result of fifth place in 1960. His younger brother Jaakko was also an Olympic weightlifter.
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Who was Jouni Kailajärvi?
Finnish weightlifter
When was Jouni Kailajärvi born?
Jouni Kailajärvi was born on 4 June 1938 in Tampere.
When did Jouni Kailajärvi die?
Jouni Kailajärvi died on 18 August 2003 in Tampere.
What was Jouni Kailajärvi's occupation?
Jouni Kailajärvi was a weightlifter and firefighter.
What nationality was Jouni Kailajärvi?
Jouni Kailajärvi was Finnish.
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