Erkki Mustakari
Finnish sports journalist, journalist and pole vaulter of Estonian origin (born 1946)
Erkki Mustakari (born 13 March 1946) is a Finnish athlete and sports journalist. He competed in the men's pole vault at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
Mustakari was an All-American vaulter for the Fresno State Bulldogs track and field team, finishing 4th in the pole vault at the 1968 NCAA University Division outdoor track and field championships and 1969 NCAA University Division outdoor track and field championships.
Personal life
Estonian-born Finnish athlete Kalevi Kotkas was Mustakari's maternal uncle. He lives in Mallorca, Spain.
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