Yrjö Hietanen

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Yrjö Hietanen
Canoe racing
ClubMerimelojat, Helsinki
Medal record
Representing  Finland
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1952 Helsinki K-2 1000 m
Gold medal – first place 1952 Helsinki K-2 10000 m

Yrjö Jalmari "Yka" Hietanen (12 July 1927 – 26 March 2011) was a Finnish canoe sprinter who competed at the 1952 and 1956 Olympics. In 1952 he won two gold medals with Kurt Wires in the 1000 m and 10000 m events. In 1956 he placed seventh over 10000 m.[1]

References

  1. ^ Yrjö Hietanen. Sports Reference.com