Erkki Tamila
Finnish marathon runner and cross-country skier
About Erkki Tamila
Lived 1911 – 2004 (aged 92). Erkki Tamila was a Finnish cross-country skier and marathon runner.
Erkki Tamila (5 May 1911 – 25 February 2004) was a Finnish long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Tamila set two world records. He ran in Joensuu, Finland, on 30 August 1937 the race in 1h 19m 48.6s. Seven days later, on 6 September 1937, in the same city, he ran in 1h 21.7m .
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Who was Erkki Tamila?
Finnish marathon runner and cross-country skier (1911-2004)
When was Erkki Tamila born?
Erkki Tamila was born on 5 May 1911 in Nummi.
When did Erkki Tamila die?
Erkki Tamila died on 25 February 2004 in Kauniainen.
What was Erkki Tamila's occupation?
Erkki Tamila was a cross-country skier and marathon runner.
What nationality was Erkki Tamila?
Erkki Tamila was Finnish.
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