Erik Koutonen

Full name: Erkki "Erik" Koutonen
Gender: Male
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
Weight: 168 lbs (76 kg)
Born: March 25, 1926 in Kannus, Keski-Pohjanmaa, Finland
Died: December 15, 1986 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, United States
Affiliations: Michigan Wolverines, Ann Arbor (USA)
Country: United States
Sport: Athletics

Biography

Erik Koutonen placed fourth at the 1948 AAU triple jump but made the Olympic team when he tied for first at the Olympic Trials. He also placed second in the 1949 AAU triple.

Personal Best: TJ – 14.92 (48-11½) (1948).

Results

Games	Age	City	Sport	Event	Team	NOC	Rank	Medal
1948 Summer	22	London	Athletics	Men's Triple Jump	United States	USA	16 QR

Men's Triple Jump

Event History

Games	Age	City	Sport	Country	Phase	Unit	Rank		D
1948 Summer	22	London	Athletics	United States	Final Standings		16 QR
1948 Summer	22	London	Athletics	United States	Qualifying Round		16		14.370

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