About Eero Tapio
Lived 1941 – 2022 (aged 81). Eero Tapio was a Finnish amateur wrestler.
Eero Johannes "Erkka" Tapio (3 March 1941 – 17 December 2022) was a Greco-Roman wrestler from Finland who won four medals at the world championships of 1965–69, including a gold medal in 1967. He competed at the 1964, 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics and placed fifth-sixth in 1964 and 1968.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eero Tapio?
Finnish wrestler (1941–2022)
When was Eero Tapio born?
Eero Tapio was born on 3 March 1941 in Muhos.
When did Eero Tapio die?
Eero Tapio died on 17 December 2022 in Oulu.
What was Eero Tapio's occupation?
Eero Tapio was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Eero Tapio?
Eero Tapio was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eero Tapio. https://biography.guide/eero-tapio/
MLA: "Eero Tapio." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eero-tapio/.
Chicago: "Eero Tapio." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eero-tapio/.
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