About Toivo Hyytiäinen
Lived 1925 – 1978 (aged 52). Toivo Hyytiäinen was a Finnish javelin thrower and athletics competitor.
Toivo Armas Hyytiäinen (12 November 1925 in Saarijärvi – 21 October 1978) was a Finnish track and field athlete who competed mainly in the men's javelin throw.
He competed for Finland at the 1952 Summer Olympics held in Helsinki, Finland where he won the bronze medal in the men's javelin throw competition. He was also the 1950 European champion in men's javelin throw.
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Who was Toivo Hyytiäinen?
athletics competitor from Finland (1925-1978)
When was Toivo Hyytiäinen born?
Toivo Hyytiäinen was born on 12 November 1925 in Saarijärvi.
When did Toivo Hyytiäinen die?
Toivo Hyytiäinen died on 21 October 1978 in Saarijärvi.
What was Toivo Hyytiäinen's occupation?
Toivo Hyytiäinen was a javelin thrower and athletics competitor.
What nationality was Toivo Hyytiäinen?
Toivo Hyytiäinen was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Toivo Hyytiäinen. https://biography.guide/toivo-hyytiainen/
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