About Kalevi Laitinen
Lived 1919 – 1995 (aged 75). Kalevi Laitinen was a Finnish speed skater.
Veikko Kalevi Laitinen (October 3, 1919 – June 17, 1995) was a Finnish speed skater who competed in the 1948 Winter Olympics and in the 1952 Winter Olympics.
He was born in Kuusankoski and died in Kauniainen.
In 1948 he finished seventh in the 1500 metres competition, 15th in the 5000 metres event and 17th in the 500 metres competition. He also participated in the 10000 metres event but did not finish.
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Who was Kalevi Laitinen?
Finnish speed skater
When was Kalevi Laitinen born?
Kalevi Laitinen was born on 3 October 1919.
When did Kalevi Laitinen die?
Kalevi Laitinen died on 17 June 1995.
What was Kalevi Laitinen's occupation?
Kalevi Laitinen was a speed skater.
What nationality was Kalevi Laitinen?
Kalevi Laitinen was Finnish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Kalevi Laitinen (speed skater)
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