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Erkki Puolakka

1925 – 2008

Finnish marathon runner

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About Erkki Puolakka

Lived 1925 – 2008 (aged 83). Erkki Puolakka was a Finnish marathon runner.

Erkki Mikael Puolakka (17 May 1925 – 22 December 2008) was a Finnish long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon at the 1952 Summer Olympics.

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Important facts

Born

17 May 1925, Tervo

Birth century

20th century

Died

22 December 2008, Äänekoski

Occupation

Marathon runner

Nationality

Finland

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Erkki Puolakka's

George de Hevesy

1885 – 1966

Chemist

John Edensor Littlewood

Frequently asked questions

Who was Erkki Puolakka?

Finnish marathon runner

When was Erkki Puolakka born?

Erkki Puolakka was born on 17 May 1925 in Tervo.

When did Erkki Puolakka die?

Erkki Puolakka died on 22 December 2008 in Äänekoski.

What was Erkki Puolakka's occupation?

Erkki Puolakka was a marathon runner.

What nationality was Erkki Puolakka?

Erkki Puolakka was Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Erkki Puolakka

· Wikidata: Q5396086

· DBpedia: Erkki Puolakka

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