About Arvo Peussa
Lived 1900 – 1941 (aged 40). Arvo Peussa was a Finnish athletics competitor.
Aarne Aatami "Arvo" Peussa (25 December 1900 – 19 July 1941) was a Finnish middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 1500 metres at the 1924 Summer Olympics where he won his heat to come 9th in the final. He was killed in action at age 40 in Russia during World War II.
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Who was Arvo Peussa?
Finnish middle-distance runner (1900-1941)
When was Arvo Peussa born?
Arvo Peussa was born on 25 December 1900 in Primorsk.
When did Arvo Peussa die?
Arvo Peussa died on 19 July 1941 in Salmi.
What was Arvo Peussa's occupation?
Arvo Peussa was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Arvo Peussa?
Arvo Peussa was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arvo Peussa. https://biography.guide/arvo-peussa/
MLA: "Arvo Peussa." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/arvo-peussa/.
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