About Arvo Askola
Lived 1909 – 1975 (aged 65). Arvo Askola was a Finnish long-distance runner and athletics competitor.
Arvo Askola (2 December 1909 in Valkeala – 23 November 1975) was a Finnish long-distance runner. He won silver medals in the 10,000 m event at the 1936 Olympics and 1934 European Championships.
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Who was Arvo Askola?
athletics competitor (1909-1975)
When was Arvo Askola born?
Arvo Askola was born on 2 December 1909 in Valkeala.
When did Arvo Askola die?
Arvo Askola died on 23 November 1975 in Kuusankoski.
What was Arvo Askola's occupation?
Arvo Askola was a long-distance runner and athletics competitor.
What nationality was Arvo Askola?
Arvo Askola was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arvo Askola. https://biography.guide/arvo-askola/
MLA: "Arvo Askola." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/arvo-askola/.
Chicago: "Arvo Askola." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/arvo-askola/.
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