About Kyösti Lehtonen
Lived 1931 – 1987 (aged 56). Kyösti Lehtonen was a Finnish amateur wrestler.
Kyösti Eemil "Köpi" Lehtonen (13 March 1931 – 15 November 1987) was a lightweight Greco-Roman wrestler from Finland. He competed at the 1956, 1960 and 1964 Olympics and won a gold medal in 1956, placing fifth in 1960. Previously he won two silver medals at the world championships in 1953 and 1955.
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Who was Kyösti Lehtonen?
Olympic wrestler (1931-1987)
When was Kyösti Lehtonen born?
Kyösti Lehtonen was born on 13 March 1931 in Jämsä.
When did Kyösti Lehtonen die?
Kyösti Lehtonen died on 15 November 1987 in Helsinki.
What was Kyösti Lehtonen's occupation?
Kyösti Lehtonen was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Kyösti Lehtonen?
Kyösti Lehtonen was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kyösti Lehtonen. https://biography.guide/kyosti-lehtonen/
MLA: "Kyösti Lehtonen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kyosti-lehtonen/.
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