Reijo Nykänen (30 June 1930 – 23 January 2019) was a Finnish

wrestler Wrestling is a series of combat sports involving grappling-type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. Wrestling techniques have been incorporated into martial arts, combat sport ...

. He competed in the men's Greco-Roman bantamweight at the

1956 Summer Olympics The 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, from 22 November to 8 December 1956, with the exception of the equestrian events, whi ...

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* 1930 births 2019 deaths Finnish male sport wrestlers Olympic wrestlers for Finland Wrestlers at the 1956 Summer Olympics People from Joroinen Sportspeople from South Savo {{Finland-wrestling-bio-stub