About Arvo Aaltonen
Lived 1892 – 1949 (aged 56). Arvo Aaltonen was a Russian and Finnish swimmer.
Arvo Ossian Aaltonen (2 December 1892 – 17 June 1949) was a Finnish breaststroke swimmer who competed at the 1912, 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics. He won bronze medals in the 200 m and 400 m events in 1920, and failed to reach the finals in 1912 and 1924.
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Who was Arvo Aaltonen?
Finnish swimmer
When was Arvo Aaltonen born?
Arvo Aaltonen was born on 2 December 1892 in Pori.
When did Arvo Aaltonen die?
Arvo Aaltonen died on 17 June 1949 in Pori.
What was Arvo Aaltonen's occupation?
Arvo Aaltonen was a swimmer.
What nationality was Arvo Aaltonen?
Arvo Aaltonen was Russian and Finnish.
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