Eino Mäkinen
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Eino Matias•Mäkinen |
| Used name | Eino•Mäkinen |
| Nick/petnames | Eikka |
| Born | 13 June 1926 in Kuru, Ylöjärvi, Pirkanmaa (FIN) |
| Died | 13 August 2014 in Tampere, Pirkanmaa (FIN) |
| Measurements | 183 cm / 100-113 kg |
| NOC |  Finland |
Biography
Eino Mäkinen had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 1955 World Championships Unlimited class (422.5 kg); 3rd in the 1961 World Championships Unlimited class (462.5 kg); 2nd in the 1954 European Championships Unlimited class (107.5 kg); 1st in the 1955 European Championships Unlimited class (422.5 kg); 2nd in the 1957 European Championships Unlimited class (440.0 kg); 3rd in the 1959 European Championships Unlimited class (447.5 kg); 2nd in the 1961 European Championships Unlimited class (462.5 kg).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Summer Olympics | Weightlifting | FIN |
Eino Mäkinen | |||
| Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) | 11 | |||||
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Weightlifting | FIN |
Eino Mäkinen | |||
| Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) | 5 | |||||
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Weightlifting | FIN |
Eino Mäkinen | |||
| Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) | 5 | |||||
| 1964 Summer Olympics | Weightlifting | FIN |
Eino Mäkinen | |||
| Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) |