About Kaarlo Koskelo
Lived 1888 – 1953 (aged 65). Kaarlo Koskelo was a Finnish and Russian amateur wrestler.
Kaarlo Anton "Kalle" Koskelo (12 April 1888 – 21 December 1953) was a Greco-Roman wrestler from Finland who won the featherweight event at the 1912 Olympics. He then fought in World War I and Finnish Civil War, and in 1919 immigrated to the United States. He settled in Astoria, Oregon, where he became a prominent local businessman.
Family Kaarlo Koskelo married Lydia Koskelo (née Husa, 1889–1973) in 1909. Their son Elmer Koskelo (1912–1997) was a star javelin thrower at the University of Oregon.
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Who was Kaarlo Koskelo?
Finnish wrestler (1888–1953)
When was Kaarlo Koskelo born?
Kaarlo Koskelo was born on 12 April 1888 in Kotka.
When did Kaarlo Koskelo die?
Kaarlo Koskelo died on 21 December 1953 in Astoria.
What was Kaarlo Koskelo's occupation?
Kaarlo Koskelo was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Kaarlo Koskelo?
Kaarlo Koskelo was Finnish and Russian.
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