Elmer Niklander

Elmer Niklander
Elmer Niklander at the 1912 Olympics
Personal information
Full nameElmer Konstantin Niklander
Nickname(s)Elmeri, Niku, Oitin kanuuna
National teamFinland
Born(1890-01-19)19 January 1890
Hausjärvi, Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire
Died12 November 1942(1942-11-12) (aged 52)
Helsinki, Finland
Monumentstatue Oitin kanuuna Elmer Niklander by Evert Porila in 1917
Occupationfarmer
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight79 kg (174 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Events
  • Discus throw
  • Hammer throw
  • Javelin throw
  • Shot put
Club
  • Helsingin Kisa-Veikot
  • Helsingin Reipas
  • Oitin VPK:n urheilijat
Achievements and titles
National finals44 Finnish championships in throwing events in 1909–1924
Personal bests
  • Discus throw: 47.18 m (1916)
  • Two-handed discus throw: 90.13 m (1913) WR
  • Hammer throw: 47.57 m (1916)
  • Javelin throw: 54.19 m (1916)
  • Shot put: 14.86 m (1913)
  • Two-handed shot put: 27.75 m (1913)
  • Weight throw: 10.76 m (1914)
Medal record
Representing Finland Russia Finland
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1920 Antwerp Discus throw
Silver medal – second place 1912 Stockholm Two-handed discus throw
Silver medal – second place 1920 Antwerp Shot put
Bronze medal – third place 1912 Stockholm Two-handed shot put

Elmer Konstantin Niklander (19 January 1890 – 12 November 1942) was a Finnish athlete who competed in throwing events, winning the gold medal in the 1920 discus throw and three other Olympic medals and 44 Finnish championships.