Keijo Tahvanainen

Last updated

Keijo Tahvanainen
Personal information
NationalityFinnish
Born (1959-02-28) 28 February 1959 (age 65)
Joensuu, Finland
Sport
Sport Weightlifting

Keijo Tahvanainen (born 28 February 1959) is a Finnish weightlifter. He competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics and the 1992 Summer Olympics. [1]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1920 Summer Olympics</span> Multi-sport event in Antwerp, Belgium

The 1920 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad and commonly known as Antwerp 1920, were an international multi-sport event held in 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Finland at the 1964 Summer Olympics</span> Sporting event delegation

Finland competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. 89 competitors, 84 men and 5 women, took part in 64 events in 13 sports.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Water polo at the Summer Olympics</span>

Water polo has been part of the Summer Olympics program since the second games, in 1900. A women's water polo tournament was introduced for the 2000 Summer Olympics. Hungary has been the most successful country in men's tournament, while the United States is the only team to win multiple times at the women's tournament since its introduction. Italy is the first and only country to win both the men's and women's water polo tournaments.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Finland at the 1952 Summer Olympics</span> Sporting event delegation

Finland was the host nation for the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki. 258 competitors, 228 men and 30 women, took part in 139 events in 18 sports. The nation won 22 medals.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Keijo Kuusela</span> Finnish ice hockey player (1921–1984)

Keijo Helmer Kuusela was a Finnish professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga for Hämeenlinnan Tarmo. He was inducted into the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 1985. He also competed in the men's field hockey tournament at the 1952 Summer Olympics.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Slovenia at the Olympics</span> Sporting event delegation

Slovenia first participated as an independent nation at the Olympic Games at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France, and the country has sent athletes to compete at every Games since then. The Slovenian Olympic Committee was established in 1991 and was recognised by the International Olympic Committee on 5 February 1992.

Keijo Vanhala was a Finnish modern pentathlete. He competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics.

Keijo Koivumäki was a Finnish rower. He competed in the men's double sculls event at the 1952 Summer Olympics.

Tahvanainen is a Finnish surname. Notable people with the surname include:

Keijo Manni is a Finnish wrestler. He competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics and the 1980 Summer Olympics.

Keijo Pehkonen is a Finnish wrestler. He competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics and the 1992 Summer Olympics.

Keijo Kuntola is a Finnish biathlete. He competed in the 10 km sprint event at the 1980 Winter Olympics.

Keijo Tiitola is a Finnish biathlete. He competed in the 20 km individual event at the 1984 Winter Olympics.

Keijo Kurttila is a Finnish cross-country skier. He competed at the 2002 Winter Olympics, and the 2006 Winter Olympics.

Keijo Lehdikkö was a Finnish speed skater. He competed in the men's 500 metres event at the 1948 Winter Olympics.

Keijo Tapiovaara is a Finnish speed skater. He competed in three events at the 1960 Winter Olympics.

References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Keijo Tahvanainen Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 19 January 2020.