Martti Laakso

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Martti Laakso wearing a sombrero after returning from Mexico pre-Olympic games in 1968

Martti Einari Laakso (born 19 December 1943 in Ilmajoki) is a Finnish former wrestler who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics and the 1972 Summer Olympics. [1] His elder brother was the Finnish wrestler, Matti Laakso. [2]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Martti Laakso". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
  2. Olympedia, Athletes: Martti Laakso