About Jussi Kivimäki
Lived 1885 – 1976 (aged 90–91). Jussi Kivimäki was a Finnish amateur wrestler.
Johan Richard "Jussi" Kivimäki (5 February 1885 – in absentia 1 January 1976) was a Finnish wrestler, who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics.
Sports He won the Helsinki championship belt in 1907 and 1908.
He participated the men's Greco-Roman light heavyweight event at the 1908 Olympics, where he was eliminated in his first match by Dutch Jacob van Westrop, tying for the 9th place.
At the unofficial 1909 European Wrestling Championships he placed 6th in the 82.5+ kg Greco-Roman event.
Later he became a professional.
Death He was declared dead in absentia on 15 December 1976, with death date set to 1 January 1976.
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Who was Jussi Kivimäki?
Finnish amateur wrestler
When was Jussi Kivimäki born?
Jussi Kivimäki was born on 5 February 1885 in Russian Empire.
When did Jussi Kivimäki die?
Jussi Kivimäki died in 1976.
What was Jussi Kivimäki's occupation?
Jussi Kivimäki was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Jussi Kivimäki?
Jussi Kivimäki was Finnish.
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