Armas Toivonen
Athletics competitor
About Armas Toivonen
Lived 1899 – 1973 (aged 74). Armas Toivonen was a Finnish marathon runner, long-distance runner and athletics competitor.
Armas Adam Toivonen (January 20, 1899, Halikko – September 12, 1973) was a Finnish athlete who mainly competed in the men's marathon during his career.
He competed for Finland at the 1932 Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles, United States where he won the bronze medal in the men's marathon competition. Toivonen won the marathon at the 1934 European Athletics Championships.
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Who was Armas Toivonen?
athletics competitor
When was Armas Toivonen born?
Armas Toivonen was born on 20 January 1899 in Halikko.
When did Armas Toivonen die?
Armas Toivonen died on 12 September 1973 in Helsinki.
What was Armas Toivonen's occupation?
Armas Toivonen was a marathon runner, long-distance runner and athletics competitor.
What nationality was Armas Toivonen?
Armas Toivonen was Finnish.
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