Yrjö Hietanen

Yrjö Jalmari "Yka" Hietanen (12 July 1927 – 26 March 2011) was a Finnish canoe sprinter who competed at the 1952 and 1956 Olympics. In 1952 he won two gold medals with Kurt Wires in the 1000 m and 10000 m events. In 1956 he placed seventh over 10000 m.^[1]

Yrjö Hietanen

Hietanen (left) and Kurt Wires at the 1952 Olympics
Personal information
Born	12 July 1927 Helsinki, Finland
Died	26 March 2011 (aged 83) Helsinki, Finland
Height	174 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight	72–74 kg (159–163 lb)
Sport
Sport	Canoe racing
Club	Merimelojat, Helsinki
Medal record Representing  Finland Olympic Games 1952 Helsinki K-2 1000 m 1952 Helsinki K-2 10000 m