
Leo Hilokoski, a Finnish bowler, died on February 4, 2026.
Born in Helsinki in 1941, he won the world team bowling title in 1975 and the European championship in 1973. He also took the personal Finnish Championship in 1978 and won the Ballmaster Open in 1977, after participating in the tournament from its start in 1971.
Hilokoski also played golf and made three holes-in-one.
Leo Hilokoski (1941 – February 2026) was a Finnish bowler. Hilokoski was the world champion in team bowling in 1975 and European champion in 1973. He won the personal Finnish Championship in 1978. Hilokoski also played golf. He made three holes-in-one.