About Anton Collin
Lived 1891 – 1973 (aged 81). Anton Collin was a Finnish cross-country skier and sport cyclist.
Anton Johannes Collin (12 October 1891 – 31 May 1973) was a Finnish cross country skier and road cyclist. He won the 50 km event at the 1922 Holmenkollen ski festival, becoming the first non-Norwegian to win at Holmenkollen. At the 1924 Winter Olympics he placed 16th over 18 km, and failed to finish his 50 km race. He also abandoned his 188 km cycling race at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Cross-country skiing results Olympic Games Year Age 18 km 50 km 1924 32 16
World Championships Year Age 18 km 50 km 1926 34 — 13
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Who was Anton Collin?
Finnish cross-country skier and cyclist
When was Anton Collin born?
Anton Collin was born on 12 October 1891 in Pihlajavesi.
When did Anton Collin die?
Anton Collin died on 31 May 1973 in Ähtäri.
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Anton Collin was a cross-country skier and sport cyclist.
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Anton Collin was Finnish.
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