About August Eskelinen
Lived 1898 – 1987 (aged 88). August Eskelinen was a Finnish cross-country skier and military patrol (sport) runner.
August "Aku" Eskelinen (16 July 1898 – 10 June 1987) was a Finnish biathlete who competed in the 1924 Winter Olympics.
Eskelinen was born in Iisalmi. In 1924 he was a member of the Finnish military patrol team which won the silver medal.
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Who was August Eskelinen?
Finnish biathlete (1898-1987)
When was August Eskelinen born?
August Eskelinen was born on 16 July 1898 in Iisalmi.
When did August Eskelinen die?
August Eskelinen died on 10 June 1987 in Iisalmi.
What was August Eskelinen's occupation?
August Eskelinen was a cross-country skier and military patrol (sport) runner.
What nationality was August Eskelinen?
August Eskelinen was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). August Eskelinen. https://biography.guide/august-eskelinen/
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