Marko Juhani Yli-Hannuksela (born December 21, 1973) is a former Finnish

Finland

Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...

 wrestler

Wrestling

Wrestling is a form of grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position...

 from Ilmajoki

Ilmajoki

Ilmajoki is a municipality of Finland.It is located in the province of Western Finland and is part of the Southern Ostrobothnia region. The population of Ilmajoki is and the municipality covers an area of of which is inland water...

. His most notable accomplishments are his two Olympic medals and a world championship in greco-roman wrestling

Amateur wrestling

Amateur wrestling is the most widespread form of sport wrestling. There are two international wrestling styles performed in the Olympic Games under the supervision of FILA : Greco-Roman and freestyle. Freestyle is possibly derived from the English Lancashire style...

. After failing to qualify for 2008 Olympic Games, he decided to retire in August 2008.

His local sports team are the Ilmajoen Kisailijat, and he is coached by his father Seppo Yli-Hannuksela. He has four children with his wife Gita.

Olympic Games

• Athens 2004 - silver (74 kg weight class)
• Sydney 2000 - bronze (76 kg)
• Atlanta 1996 - 15. (68 kg)

World Championships

• 2005 - bronze (74 kg)
• 2003 - 7. (74 kg)
• 2002 - 9. (74 kg)
• 2001 - 6. (76 kg)
• 1999 - 10. (76 kg)
• 1998 - 9. (76 kg)
• 1997 - gold (76 kg)
• 1995 - 8. (68 kg)
• 1994 - 6. (68 kg)

European Championships

• 2003 - 8. (74 kg)
• 2002 - bronze (74 kg)
• 2001 - 9. (76 kg)
• 2000 - 12. (76 kg)
• 1999 - 6. (76 kg)
• 1998 - 7. (76 kg)
• 1997 - 4. (69 kg)
• 1996 - 5. (68 kg)
• 1995 - bronze (68 kg)
• 1994 - 12. (68 kg)