About Arno Saarinen
Lived 1884 – 1970 (aged 85). Arno Saarinen was a Finnish artistic gymnast.
Arno Aleksanteri Saarinen (11 September 1884 – 7 February 1970) was a Finnish gymnast who won bronze in the 1908 Summer Olympics.
Biography Saarinen's parents were Gustaf Adolf Saarinen and Gustafva Lindborg. He married Varma Väiniö in 1928. They had three children: Antti Sakari (1920–) Taru Kirsti Kaarina (1933–) Ilkka Aarnio Kalevi (1935–)
He completed his matriculation exam in Vaasa Finnish Real Lyceum in 1903. He graduated as a Master of Science in 1909. He worked in various engineering jobs from 1909 to 1915. Then, he was an assistant manager at a SOK production plant from 1916 to 1949. Finally, he became a salesman in 1950–1964.
He won the Finnish national championship in team gymnastics as a member of Ylioppilasvoimistelijat in 1909.
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Who was Arno Saarinen?
gymnast (1884–1970)
When was Arno Saarinen born?
Arno Saarinen was born on 11 September 1884.
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Arno Saarinen died on 7 February 1970.
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Arno Saarinen was an artistic gymnast.
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Arno Saarinen was Finnish.
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