About Elsa Backus
Born 1930. Elsa Backus is a Finnish javelin thrower.
Elsa Backus (; born 19 December 1930) is a Finnish athlete. She competed in the women's javelin throw at the 1952 Summer Olympics. Torikka was married to American hammer thrower Bob Backus, whom she had met in Helsinki in 1956. She became a U.S. citizen in 1961.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Elsa Backus?
Finnish javelin thrower
When was Elsa Backus born?
Elsa Backus was born on 19 December 1930 in Jaala.
What is Elsa Backus's occupation?
Elsa Backus is a javelin thrower.
What nationality is Elsa Backus?
Elsa Backus is Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Elsa Backus. https://biography.guide/elsa-backus/
MLA: "Elsa Backus." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/elsa-backus/.
Chicago: "Elsa Backus." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/elsa-backus/.
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