Soini Mikael Nikkinen (19 July 1923 – 2 June 2012) was a Finnish javelin thrower who won a bronze medal at the 1954 European Championships. He placed 12th and 8th at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics, respectively. On 24 June 1956, he set a new world record at 83.56 m, which was beaten six days later by Janusz Sidło. References External links Soini Nikkinen's profile at Sports Reference.com European Championships Soini Nikkinen's obituary 1923 births 2012 deaths People from Kiuruvesi Athletes (track and field) at the 1948 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1952 Summer Olympics Finnish male javelin throwers Olympic athletes of Finland European Athletics Championships medalists Sportspeople from North Savo