About Kalevi Laitinen
Lived 1918 – 1997 (aged 78). Kalevi Laitinen was a Finnish artistic gymnast.
Kalevi Johannes Laitinen (19 May 1918 – 6 January 1997) was a Finnish gymnast and Olympic champion.
He was born and died in Kotka.
Laitinen competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London where he received a gold medal in team combined exercises. At the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki he received a bronze medal in team combined exercises with the Finnish team.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Kalevi Laitinen?
gymnast (1918-1997)
When was Kalevi Laitinen born?
Kalevi Laitinen was born on 19 May 1918 in Kotka.
When did Kalevi Laitinen die?
Kalevi Laitinen died on 6 January 1997 in Kotka.
What was Kalevi Laitinen's occupation?
Kalevi Laitinen was an artistic gymnast.
What nationality was Kalevi Laitinen?
Kalevi Laitinen was Finnish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Kalevi Laitinen (gymnast)
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