Elmer Konstantin Niklander (19 January 1890 – 12 November 1942) was a Finnish athlete who competed in throwing events, winning the gold medal in the 1920 discus throw and three other Olympic medals and 44 Finnish championships.
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Elmer Niklander
Elmer Niklander at the 1912 Olympics |
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Full name | Elmer Konstantin Niklander |
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Nickname(s) | Elmeri, Niku, Oitin kanuuna |
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National team | Finland |
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Born | (1890-01-19)19 January 1890 Hausjärvi, Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire |
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Died | 12 November 1942(1942-11-12) (aged 52) Helsinki, Finland |
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Monument | statue Oitin kanuuna Elmer Niklander by Evert Porila in 1917 |
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Occupation | farmer |
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Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
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Weight | 79 kg (174 lb) |
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Sport | Athletics |
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Events | - Discus throw
- Hammer throw
- Javelin throw
- Shot put
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Club | - Helsingin Kisa-Veikot
- Helsingin Reipas
- Oitin VPK:n urheilijat
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National finals | 44 Finnish championships in throwing events in 1909–1924 |
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Personal bests | - Discus throw: 47.18 m (1916)
- Two-handed discus throw: 90.13 m (1913) WR
- Hammer throw: 47.57 m (1916)
- Javelin throw: 54.19 m (1916)
- Shot put: 14.86 m (1913)
- Two-handed shot put: 27.75 m (1913)
- Weight throw: 10.76 m (1914)
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