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Ilmari Salminen

1902 – 1986

Finnish long-distance runner

Long-distance runner Athletics competitor Athlete

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About Ilmari Salminen

Lived 1902 – 1986 (aged 83). Ilmari Salminen was a Finnish long-distance runner, athletics competitor and athlete.

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Important facts

Born

21 September 1902, Elimäki

Birth century

20th century

Died

5 January 1986, Kouvola

Occupation

Long-distance runner, athletics competitor, athlete

Nationality

Finland

Awards

First Class Medal of the Order of the White Rose of Finland with golden cross; Cross of Merit, in gold, of the Finnish Sports

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Ilmari Salminen's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Ilmari Salminen?

Finnish long-distance runner

When was Ilmari Salminen born?

Ilmari Salminen was born on 21 September 1902 in Elimäki.

When did Ilmari Salminen die?

Ilmari Salminen died on 5 January 1986 in Kouvola.

What was Ilmari Salminen's occupation?

Ilmari Salminen was a long-distance runner, athletics competitor and athlete.

What nationality was Ilmari Salminen?

Ilmari Salminen was Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ilmari Salminen

· Wikidata: Q133737

· DBpedia: Ilmari Salminen

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