About August Takala
Lived 1897 – 1951 (aged 53). August Takala was a Finnish athletics competitor.
Akseli Takala (23 May 1897 – 18 March 1951) was a Finnish athlete. He competed in the men's shot put at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was August Takala?
Finnish athletics competitor
When was August Takala born?
August Takala was born on 23 May 1897 in Kuortane.
When did August Takala die?
August Takala died on 18 March 1951 in Finland, Koria.
What was August Takala's occupation?
August Takala was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was August Takala?
August Takala was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). August Takala. https://biography.guide/august-takala/
MLA: "August Takala." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/august-takala/.
Chicago: "August Takala." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/august-takala/.
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