About Eino Virtanen
Lived 1908 – 1980 (aged 72). Eino Virtanen was a Finnish amateur wrestler.
Eino Mauno Virtanen (19 August 1908 in Uskela – 3 December 1980 in Helsinki) was a Finnish wrestler who took part in the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin and 1948 Games in London.
Virtanen won an Olympic bronze in wrestling at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. He came in third in the welterweight class up to 72.0 kg, in Greco-Roman style, behind Rudolf Svedberg from Sweden and Fritz Schäfer from Germany.
Virtanen became European champion in wrestling in 1946 in Stockholm.
Olympic medals
1936 Berlin - Bronze in wrestling, Greco-Roman style, welterweight Finland
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eino Virtanen?
Olympic wrestler (1908–1980)
When was Eino Virtanen born?
Eino Virtanen was born on 19 August 1908 in Uskela.
When did Eino Virtanen die?
Eino Virtanen died on 3 December 1980 in Helsinki.
What was Eino Virtanen's occupation?
Eino Virtanen was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Eino Virtanen?
Eino Virtanen was Finnish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Eino Virtanen (wrestler)
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