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Marko Yli-Hannuksela

b. 1973

Finnish sport wrestler

Amateur wrestler

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About Marko Yli-Hannuksela

Born 1973. Marko Yli-Hannuksela is a Finnish amateur wrestler.

Finnish former wrestler Marko Yli-Hannuksela at Helsinki Book Fair, 2013.

Marko Juhani Yli-Hannuksela (born 21 December 1973 in Ilmajoki) is a Finnish former wrestler. His most notable accomplishments are his two Olympic medals and a world championship in Greco-Roman wrestling. After failing to qualify for 2008 Olympic Games, he decided to retire in August 2008.

His local sports team are the Ilmajoen Kisailijat, and he is coached by his father Seppo Yli-Hannuksela. He has five children with his wife Gita.

Accomplishments

Olympic Games Athens 2004 - silver (74 kg weight class) Sydney 2000 - bronze (76 kg) Atlanta 1996 - 15. (68 kg)

World Championships 2006 - silver (74 kg) 2005 - bronze (74 kg) 2003 - 7. (74 kg) 2002 - 9. (74 kg) 2001 - 6. (76 kg) 1999 - 10. (76 kg) 1998 - 9. (76 kg) 1997 - gold (76 kg) 1995 - 8. (68 kg) 1994 - 6. (68 kg)

European Championships 2003 - 8. (74 kg) 2002 - bronze (74 kg) 2001 - 9. (76 kg) 2000 - 12. (76 kg) 1999 - 6. (76 kg) 1998 - 7. (76 kg) 1997 - 4. (69 kg) 1996 - 5. (68 kg) 1995 - bronze (68 kg) 1994 - 12. (68 kg)

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Important facts

Born

21 December 1973, Ilmajoki

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Amateur wrestler

Nationality

Finland

Also known as

Marko Juhani Yli-Hannuksela

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Marko Yli-Hannuksela's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Marko Yli-Hannuksela?

Finnish sport wrestler

When was Marko Yli-Hannuksela born?

Marko Yli-Hannuksela was born on 21 December 1973 in Ilmajoki.

What is Marko Yli-Hannuksela's occupation?

Marko Yli-Hannuksela is an amateur wrestler.

What nationality is Marko Yli-Hannuksela?

Marko Yli-Hannuksela is Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Marko Yli-Hannuksela

· Wikidata: Q1900897

· DBpedia: Marko Yli-Hannuksela

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