Johan Richard "Jussi" Kivimäki (5 February 1885 – in absentia 1 January 1976) was a Finnish wrestler, who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics.[2]
 Jussi Kivimäki wearing the Helsinki championship belt[1] | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Johan Richard Kivimäki |
| Nickname(s) | Juho, Jussi |
| National team | Finland |
| Born | 5 February 1885 Längelmäki, Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Wrestling |
| Club | Helsingin Jyry |
Sports
He won the Helsinki championship belt in 1907[3] and 1908.[4]
He participated the men's Greco-Roman light heavyweight event at the 1908 Olympics, where he was eliminated in his first match by Dutch Jacob van Westrop, tying for the 9th place.[5]
At the unofficial 1909 European Wrestling Championships he placed 6th in the 82.5+ kg Greco-Roman event.[6]
Later he became a professional.[7]
Death
He was declared dead in absentia on 15 December 1976, with death date set to 1 January 1976.[7]
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