About Eino Seppälä
Lived 1896 – 1968 (aged 71). Eino Seppälä was a Finnish long-distance runner and middle-distance runner.
Eino Seppälä (11 November 1896 – 4 April 1968) was a Finnish track and field athlete. He was born in Virolahti. He competed in the 3000 metres team race at the 1924 Summer Olympics, where the Finnish team won gold medals. He also competed in the 5,000 metre, where he placed fifth.
Eino Seppälä’s great granddaughter is Finnish tennis player Saana Saarteinen.
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Who was Eino Seppälä?
Finnish middle distance runner
When was Eino Seppälä born?
Eino Seppälä was born on 11 November 1896 in Virolahti.
When did Eino Seppälä die?
Eino Seppälä died on 4 April 1968 in Imatra.
What was Eino Seppälä's occupation?
Eino Seppälä was a long-distance runner and middle-distance runner.
What nationality was Eino Seppälä?
Eino Seppälä was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eino Seppälä. https://biography.guide/eino-seppala/
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