About Arvo Haavisto
Lived 1900 – 1977 (aged 77). Arvo Haavisto was a Finnish referee and amateur wrestler.
Arvo Jaakko Haavisto (7 January 1900 – 22 April 1977) was a Finnish wrestler. He won a bronze medal at the 1924 Olympics and a gold medal in 1928, both in freestyle wrestling.
Haavisto took up wrestling in 1918 and won four Finnish titles: in 1925–1927 in freestyle and in 1925 in Greco-Roman wrestling. After retiring from competitions he worked as a wrestling coach and referee, attending the 1936 Olympics in this capacity. Since 1992 an annual Greco-Roman wrestling tournament has been held in his honor in his native Ilmajoki.
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Who was Arvo Haavisto?
Finnish Olympic wrestler (1900-1977)
When was Arvo Haavisto born?
Arvo Haavisto was born on 7 March 1900 in Ilmajoki.
When did Arvo Haavisto die?
Arvo Haavisto died on 22 April 1977 in Ilmajoki.
What was Arvo Haavisto's occupation?
Arvo Haavisto was a referee and amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Arvo Haavisto?
Arvo Haavisto was Finnish.
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