Johannes Kotkas
Estonian wrestler and sportsperson (1915–1998)
요한네스 콧카스
- Born
- 3 February 1915, Kodijärve Rural Municipality
- Died
- 8 May 1998, Tallinn
- Citizenship
- Estonia, Soviet Union
- Sport
- wrestling, amateur wrestling, athletics
- Discipline
- hammer throw
- Occupation
- amateur wrestler, hammer thrower, sportsperson, military personnel, athlete
- Height
- 184 cm (6 ft 0 in)
- Weight
- 110 kg (243 lb)
Johannes Kotkas (3 February 1915 – 8 May 1998) was a heavyweight Greco-Roman wrestler from Estonia who won a gold medal at the 1952 Summer Olympics. He held the European title in 1938, 1939 and 1947 and placed second at the 1953 world championships.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 Summer Olympics | 1952 |
Awards and honours
- Order of the National Coat of Arms, 3rd Class 1996
- Honoured Master of Sports
- Order of Lenin
- Order of the Badge of Honour
- Order of the Red Banner
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q1385854 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.
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