About Eero Kolehmainen
Lived 1918 – 2013 (aged 95). Eero Kolehmainen was a Finnish cross-country skier.
Eero Johannes Kolehmainen (24 March 1918 – 7 December 2013) was a Finnish cross-country skier. He competed in the 50 km event at the 1952 and 1956 Olympics and won a silver medal in 1952, placing fourth in 1956. In 1957, aged 39, he won the 50 km races at the Holmenkollen ski festival and Lahti Ski Games. The same year, he was awarded the Holmenkollen medal. Kolehmainen's best finish at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships was fifth over 50 km in 1958. He was a farmer by occupation.
Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).
Olympic Games 1 medal – (1 silver) Year Age 15 km 18 km 30 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1952 33 — Silver — 1956 37 — — 4 —
World Championships Year Age 15 km 30 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1958 39 —— 5 —
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Who was Eero Kolehmainen?
Finnish cross-country skier (1918–2013)
When was Eero Kolehmainen born?
Eero Kolehmainen was born on 24 March 1918 in Anttola.
When did Eero Kolehmainen die?
Eero Kolehmainen died on 7 December 2013 in Mikkeli.
What was Eero Kolehmainen's occupation?
Eero Kolehmainen was a cross-country skier.
What nationality was Eero Kolehmainen?
Eero Kolehmainen was Finnish.
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