About Erkki Kerttula
Lived 1909 – 1989 (aged 79). Erkki Kerttula was a Finnish fencer.
Erkki Kerttula (5 November 1909 – 4 November 1989) was a Finnish fencer. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.
Kerttula and Rolf Wiik were considered Finland's two best Olympic fencers; Kerttula was noted in an article in Yle as having said that "he would have easily won the gold [at the 1952 Olympics]. However, he had gone to take a nap before the last matches, and he was remembered to be woken up only a few minutes before the start of the matches."
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Who was Erkki Kerttula?
Finnish fencer
When was Erkki Kerttula born?
Erkki Kerttula was born on 5 November 1909 in Oulu.
When did Erkki Kerttula die?
Erkki Kerttula died on 4 November 1989 in Finland, Oulu.
What was Erkki Kerttula's occupation?
Erkki Kerttula was a fencer.
What nationality was Erkki Kerttula?
Erkki Kerttula was Finnish.
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