Heikki Laine
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Heikki Tapani•Laine |
| Used name | Heikki•Laine |
| Nick/petnames | Hessu |
| Born | 16 June 1936 in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi (FIN) |
| Died | 7 May 2025 (aged 88 years 10 months 21 days) in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi (FIN) |
| Measurements | 189 cm / 71 kg |
| Affiliations | Turun Yliopiston Soutajat, Turku (FIN) |
| NOC |  Finland |
Biography
One of three brothers, Heikki Laine rowed at the 1960 Roma Olympics along with his two siblings. In the coxless four the Finnish quartet comprised of Heikki, his brothers Eero and Pertti, and compatriot Arto Nikulainen. The Finnish crew, however, were last in their heat and did not start in the repêchages. In Finland Heikki was a two-time champion in the coxless fours, winning in 1958 and 1960. Away from rowing Heikki worked as a firefighter.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Rowing | FIN |
Heikki Laine | |||
| Coxless Fours, Men (Olympic) | Finland | 6 h1 r1/3 |
Olympic family relations
- Brother of Eero Laine
- Brother of Pertti Laine