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KAARLO KANGASNIEMI
:: Born in 1941
:: Country: Finland
:: Summer Olympics and World Championships Medals:
Gold (2),
Silver (1),
:: Weight Classes Competed in:
Light Heavyweight (82.5KG),
Middle Heavyweight (90KG),
:: World Records: 16
:: More Info:
KAARLO KANGASNIEMI › Olympic Medals and Results
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| Year | Weight | Rank | Results (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Middle Heavyweight | 1 | 172.5+157.5+187.5 = 517.5 |
| Year | Weight | Rank | Results (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Middle Heavyweight | 1 | 172.5+157.5+187.5= 517.5 |
| 1969 | Middle Heavyweight | 1 | 175+150+190= 515 |
| 1971 | Light Heavyweight | 2 | 160+150+180= 490 |
| Year | Weight | Rank | Results (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Middle Heavyweight | 3 | 160+145+185= 490 |
| 1969 | Middle Heavyweight | 1 | 175+150+190= 515 |
| 1970 | Middle Heavyweight | 1 | 177.5+160+192.5= 530 |
| 1972 | Light Heavyweight | 3 | 160+155+180= 195 |
| Press | Snatch | Jerk | Total2 | Total3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Date | Lift Type | Result | Weight Class | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note: * Unofficial world records | ||||
| 7/7/1968 | Snatch | 155.5 | Middle Heavyweight | Erajarvi |
| 7/27/1968 | Press | 175.5 | Middle Heavyweight | Pori |
| 7/27/1968 | Total (3) | 515 | Middle Heavyweight | Pori |
| 8/24/1968 | Snatch | 157.5 | Middle Heavyweight | Helsinki |
| 8/24/1968 | Total (3) | 517.5 | Middle Heavyweight | Helsinki |
| 8/24/1968 | Total (3) | 522.5 | Middle Heavyweight | Helsinki |
| 10/18/1968 | Snatch | 158 | Middle Heavyweight | Mexico City |
| 3/9/1969 | Snatch | 158.5 | Middle Heavyweight | Riihimaki |
| 3/9/1969 | Press | 176.5 | Middle Heavyweight | Riihimaki |
| 5/18/1969 | Snatch | 160.5 | Middle Heavyweight | Pori |
| 5/18/1969 | Press | 177.5 | Middle Heavyweight | Pori |
| 5/18/1969 | Total (3) | 527.5 | Middle Heavyweight | Pori |
| 10/26/1969 | Press | 180 | Middle Heavyweight | Lahti |
| 10/26/1969 | Total (3) | 530 | Middle Heavyweight | Lahti |
| 11/15/1969 | Snatch | 161 | Middle Heavyweight | Kiruna |
| 11/27/1972 | Snatch | 155.5 | Light Heavyweight | Pori |
| 1968* | Total (3) | Middle Heavyweight | Pori | |
| 1971* | Snatch | 155 | Light Heavyweight | Pori |
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Kaarlo Kangasniemi In Action
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