Jukka Matilainen
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Johan Aadolf "Jukka"•Matilainen |
| Used name | Jukka•Matilainen |
| Born | 20 December 1901 in Mikkeli, Etelä-Savo (FIN) |
| Died | 1 November 1967 (aged 65 years 10 months 12 days) in Iisalmi, Pohjois-Savo (FIN) |
| Measurements | 176 cm / 68 kg |
| Affiliations | Iisalmen Visa, Iisalmi (FIN) |
| NOC |  Finland |
Biography
Finnish hurdler Jukka Matilainen represented Iisalmen Visa and won multiple medals at the national championships. Matilainen won his first medal at the Finnish championships in 1926 with bronze in the 400 metres hurdles. He then won silver in the event in 1927 and 1928, before becoming the national champion in 1929. Matilainen ran in the 400 metres hurdles at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics but did not advance from the heats. His brothers Kalle and Martti also competed at the Olympics.
Personal Best: 400H - 55.1 (1928).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Athletics | FIN |
Jukka Matilainen | |||
| 400 metres, Men (Olympic) | ||||||
| 400 metres Hurdles, Men (Olympic) | 3 h3 r1/3 | |||||
| 4 × 400 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | Finland |
Olympic family relations
- Brother of Kalle Matilainen
- Brother of Martti Matilainen