Medal record | ||
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Men's Greco-Roman Wrestling | ||
Representing Finland | ||
Olympic Games | ||
2004 Athens | Light Welterweight | |
2000 Sydney | Welterweight |
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.
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