About Erkki Kataja
Lived 1924 – 1969 (aged 44). Erkki Kataja was a Finnish pole vaulter, athletics competitor, javelin thrower and police officer.
Erkki Olavi Kataja (19 June 1924 in Kuusankoski – 27 April 1969) was a Finnish athlete, who competed mainly in the pole vault.
Kataja competed for Finland in the 1948 Summer Olympics held in London, Great Britain where he won the silver medal in the pole vault event.
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Who was Erkki Kataja?
Finnish pole vaulter (1924-1969)
When was Erkki Kataja born?
Erkki Kataja was born on 19 June 1924 in Kuusankoski.
When did Erkki Kataja die?
Erkki Kataja died on 27 April 1969 in Kuusankoski.
What was Erkki Kataja's occupation?
Erkki Kataja was a pole vaulter, athletics competitor, javelin thrower and police officer.
What nationality was Erkki Kataja?
Erkki Kataja was Finnish.
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