Sakari Paasonen
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Sakari Johannes•Paasonen |
| Used name | Sakari•Paasonen |
| Born | 12 October 1935 in Mäntyharju, Etelä-Savo (FIN) |
| Died | 7 November 2020 |
| Measurements | 175 cm / 89 kg |
| Affiliations | Lahden Ampumaseura, Lahti (FIN) |
| NOC |  Finland |
Biography
Sakarai Paasonen was a Finnish pistol shooter who competed at the 1988 and 1992 Olympics, placing fifth in air pistol at Barcelona. Paasonen won multiple Finnish shooting titles, representing the Lahti Shooting Club. He worked as an engineer, and often designed and manufactured equipment and drills to help him develop his shooting skills.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Summer Olympics | Shooting | FIN |
Sakari Paasonen | |||
| Air Pistol, 10 metres, Men (Olympic) | =18 | |||||
| Free Pistol, 50 metres, Men (Olympic) | =19 | |||||
| 1992 Summer Olympics | Shooting | FIN |
Sakari Paasonen | |||
| Air Pistol, 10 metres, Men (Olympic) | 5 | |||||
| Free Pistol, 50 metres, Men (Olympic) | =11 |