Kauko Kalevi Kangasniemi (18 November 1942 – 17 April 2013) was a Finnish heavyweight weightlifter.[1] He competed in the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics and placed seventh on both occasions.[2] Between 1969 and 1972 he won three medals at the world and European championships and set five world records in the snatch.[3]

Kauko Kangasniemi
Personal information
Born(1942-11-18)18 November 1942
Kullaa, Finland
Died17 April 2013(2013-04-17) (aged 70)
Hämeenlinna, Finland
Height177 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight90–110 kg (198–243 lb)
Sport
SportWeightlifting
Medal record
Representing  Finland
World Weightlifting Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1969 Warsaw -110 kg
European Weightlifting Championships
Silver medal – second place 1969 Warsaw -110 kg
Bronze medal – third place 1972 Constanta -110 kg

Kangasniemi was born to a blacksmith and had seven brothers and three sisters. Four of his brothers were Finnish champions in weightlifting, and one, Kaarlo, was a world and Olympic champion. The Kangasniemi brothers had a rivalry at the national championships with the four Kailajärvi brothers.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Mikko Marttinen (17 April 2013). "Kauko Kangasniemi on kuollut – Muut urheilulajit – Ilta-Sanomat". Iltasanomat.fi. Archived from the original on 19 April 2013. Retrieved 25 April 2013.
  2. ^ Kauko Kangasniemi. sports-reference.com
  3. ^ Kauko Kangasniemi. chidlovski.net
  4. ^ Arthur Chidlovski (March 2008) One-on-One with Kaarlo Kangasniemi. chidlovski.net