Tomi Poikolainen

Tomi Jaakko Poikolainen (born 27 December 1961) is a retired Finnish archer who competed in five consecutive Olympics from 1980 to 1996. He won an individual gold medal in 1980 and a team silver in 1992, placing fifth individually in 1984. Between 1978 and 1994 Poikolainen won 11 medals at European and world championships, including two European gold medals. His wife Jutta Poikolainen is also a retired Olympic archer.[1]

Tomi Poikolainen
Poikolainen at the 1980 Olympics
Personal information
Born27 December 1961 (1961-12-27) (age 58)
Helsinki, Finland
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight74–80 kg (163–176 lb)
Sport
SportArchery
ClubAmarco, Hyvinkää
Coached byKyösti Laasonen

References

  1. Tomi Poikolainen. Sports-reference.com


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