Elmer Niklander
FinlandRetired- Born
- Jan 19, 1890
- Birthplace
- Rutajärvi, Hausjärvi, Kanta-Häme (FIN)
- Height
- 1.85 m
- Weight
- 79 kg
Elmer Niklander is a Finland thrower, born on January 19, 1890 in Rutajärvi, Hausjärvi, Kanta-Häme (FIN). Standing 1.85 m and weighing 79 kg, He competes primarily in the SP and DT.
His personal bests include 14.26 in the SP and 44.68 in the DT. He has earned 1 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions.
1924 season best14.26Jul 8, 1924
Medals2Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver
Last competitionThe VIII Olympic GamesJul 13, 1924 · 42.09
As of Oct 31, 2026: 1924 season best 14.26 (Jul 8, 1924) · Last competition: The VIII Olympic Games, Jul 13, 1924, 42.09 · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 silver · 136 years old · Retired
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | 1 | – | 2 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | SP | 14.26 | – | Jul 8, 1924 | The VIII Olympic Games |
| 1924 | DT | 42.09 | – | Jul 13, 1924 | The VIII Olympic Games |
| 1920 | SP | 14.15 | – | Aug 18, 1920 | The VII Olympic Games, Antwerp |
| 1920 | DT | 44.68 | – | Aug 22, 1920 | The VII Olympic Games, Antwerp |
| 1912 | SP | 13.65 | – | Jul 10, 1912 | The V Olympic Games, Stockholm |
| 1912 | DT | 42.09 | – | Jul 12, 1912 | The V Olympic Games, Stockholm |