About Matti Poikala
Born 1935. Matti Poikala is a Swedish amateur wrestler.
Matti Tapio Poikala (born 26 July 1935) is a retired Swedish wrestler. He competed in the freestyle lightweight division at the 1964 Summer Olympics, but was eliminated in the second bout. He then won a silver medal at the 1968 European and a bronze at the 1969 world championships in Greco-Roman wrestling, and finished fourth in 1969 in the 74 kg freestyle contest.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Matti Poikala's
Frequently asked questions
Who is Matti Poikala?
Swedish wrestler
When was Matti Poikala born?
Matti Poikala was born on 26 July 1935 in Kouvola.
What is Matti Poikala's occupation?
Matti Poikala is an amateur wrestler.
What nationality is Matti Poikala?
Matti Poikala is Swedish.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Matti Poikala. https://biography.guide/matti-poikala/
MLA: "Matti Poikala." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/matti-poikala/.
Chicago: "Matti Poikala." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/matti-poikala/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:26 UTC