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Eino Leppänen

1916 – 1974

Finnish javelin thrower

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About Eino Leppänen

Lived 1916 – 1974 (aged 57). Eino Leppänen was a Finnish javelin thrower.

Eino Leppänen (18 October 1916 – 20 January 1974) was a Finnish athlete. He competed in the men's javelin throw at the 1952 Summer Olympics.

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Important facts

Born

18 October 1916, Äänekoski

Birth century

20th century

Died

20 January 1974, Jyväskylä

Occupation

Javelin thrower

Nationality

Finland

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Eino Leppänen's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Eino Leppänen?

Finnish javelin thrower

When was Eino Leppänen born?

Eino Leppänen was born on 18 October 1916 in Äänekoski.

When did Eino Leppänen die?

Eino Leppänen died on 20 January 1974 in Jyväskylä.

What was Eino Leppänen's occupation?

Eino Leppänen was a javelin thrower.

What nationality was Eino Leppänen?

Eino Leppänen was Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Eino Leppänen

· Wikidata: Q11857139

· DBpedia: Eino Leppänen

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