About Birger Johansson
Lived 1910 – 1940 (aged 29). Birger Johansson was a Finnish canoeist.
Max Birger Johansson (20 September 1910 – 4 January 1940) was a Finnish canoeist who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he finished seventh in the K-1 1000 metre competition.
He was killed in action during World War II.
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Who was Birger Johansson?
Finnish canoer
When was Birger Johansson born?
Birger Johansson was born on 20 September 1910 in Helsinki.
When did Birger Johansson die?
Birger Johansson died on 4 January 1940.
What was Birger Johansson's occupation?
Birger Johansson was a canoeist.
What nationality was Birger Johansson?
Birger Johansson was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Birger Johansson. https://biography.guide/birger-johansson-canoeist/
MLA: "Birger Johansson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/birger-johansson-canoeist/.
Chicago: "Birger Johansson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/birger-johansson-canoeist/.
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