About Heikki Taskinen
Lived 1905 – 1988 (aged 82). Heikki Taskinen was a Finnish athlete, teacher and athletics competitor.
Heikki Taskinen (28 July 1905 – 15 May 1988) was a Finnish athlete. He competed in the men's discus throw at the 1928 Summer Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Heikki Taskinen?
Finnish athlete
When was Heikki Taskinen born?
Heikki Taskinen was born on 28 July 1905 in Nilsiä.
When did Heikki Taskinen die?
Heikki Taskinen died on 15 May 1988 in Kuopio.
What was Heikki Taskinen's occupation?
Heikki Taskinen was an athlete, teacher and athletics competitor.
What nationality was Heikki Taskinen?
Heikki Taskinen was Finnish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Heikki Taskinen (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Heikki Taskinen. https://biography.guide/heikki-taskinen/
MLA: "Heikki Taskinen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/heikki-taskinen/.
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