Marko Yli-Hannuksela

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Finnish former wrestler Marko Yli-Hannuksela at Helsinki Book Fair, 2013.
Marko Yli-Hannuksela
Medal record
Men's Greco-Roman Wrestling
Representing  Finland
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2004 Athens Light Welterweight
Bronze medal – third place 2000 Sydney Welterweight

Marko Juhani Yli-Hannuksela (born 21 December 1973 in Ilmajoki) is a Finnish former wrestler. His most notable accomplishments are his two Olympic medals and a world championship in Greco-Roman wrestling. After failing to qualify for 2008 Olympic Games, he decided to retire in August 2008.

His local sports team are the Ilmajoen Kisailijat, and he is coached by his father Seppo Yli-Hannuksela. He has five children with his wife Gita.

Accomplishments

Olympic Games

World Championships

  • 2006 - silver (74 kg)
  • 2005 - bronze (74 kg)
  • 2003 - 7. (74 kg)
  • 2002 - 9. (74 kg)
  • 2001 - 6. (76 kg)
  • 1999 - 10. (76 kg)
  • 1998 - 9. (76 kg)
  • 1997 - gold (76 kg)
  • 1995 - 8. (68 kg)
  • 1994 - 6. (68 kg)

European Championships

  • 2003 - 8. (74 kg)
  • 2002 - bronze (74 kg)
  • 2001 - 9. (76 kg)
  • 2000 - 12. (76 kg)
  • 1999 - 6. (76 kg)
  • 1998 - 7. (76 kg)
  • 1997 - 4. (69 kg)
  • 1996 - 5. (68 kg)
  • 1995 - bronze (68 kg)
  • 1994 - 12. (68 kg)

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