Kalevi Kotkas
Estonian-Finnish athletics competitor (1913-1983) · Estonia · On the map · Athletes · Died at 70
Kalevi Kotkas was an Estonian-born Finnish athlete, specializing in high jump, discus throw and shot put. He became the first ever European champion in high jump, in 1934 in Turin, and competed in the 1932 and 1936 Summer Olympics.
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In 1936 he cleared the same height of 2.00 m as the medalists Dave Albritton and Delos Thurber, but made more attempts and was placed fourth.
Country
Estonia
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1913 to 1983 · aged 70
