About Kalle Kainuvaara
Lived 1891 – 1943 (aged 52). Kalle Kainuvaara was a Finnish modern pentathlete and competitive diver.
Kalle Kainuvaara (19 March 1891 – 21 October 1943) was a Finnish diver who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and 1920 Summer Olympics. He was born in Kuopio, Finland.
In 1912, he competed in both the men's 10 metre platform and men's plain high events. In 1920 he also competed in the men's 10 metre platform and men's plain high events, as well as in the modern pentathlon.
He was killed in action during World War II.
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Who was Kalle Kainuvaara?
Finnish diver
When was Kalle Kainuvaara born?
Kalle Kainuvaara was born on 19 March 1891 in Kuopio.
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Kalle Kainuvaara died on 21 October 1943.
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Kalle Kainuvaara was a modern pentathlete and competitive diver.
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Kalle Kainuvaara was Finnish.
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