Reima Karppinen

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Reima Juhani Karppinen (born 27 January 1958) is a retired Finnish rower who specialized in the double sculls. In this event, he won a silver medal at the 1981 World Rowing Championships, together with his legendary brother Pertti.[1] He competed at the 1984, 1988 and 1992 Summer Olympics, with other partners, and finished in 8th, 12th and 13th place, respectively.[2][3]

Born27 January 1958 (1958-01-27) (age 68)
Vehmaa, Finland
Height1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight88–90 kg (194–198 lb)
SportRowing
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Reima Karppinen
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Born27 January 1958 (1958-01-27) (age 68)
Vehmaa, Finland
Height1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight88–90 kg (194–198 lb)
Sport
SportRowing
ClubNesteen Soutajat, Naantali
Medal record
Representing  Finland
World Rowing Championships
Silver medal – second place1981 MunichDouble sculls
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