Kari Rahkamo
Finnish athlete, civil servant and politician
About Kari Rahkamo
Lived 1933 – 2023 (aged 90). Kari Rahkamo was a Finnish politician, civil servant and triple jumper.
Kari Tapani Rahkamo (30 May 1933 – 11 November 2023) was a Finnish athlete, politician, and Mayor of Helsinki in 1991–1996. He competed in the men's triple jump at the 1956 Summer Olympics and the 1960 Summer Olympics. Rahkamo died on 11 November 2023, at the age of 90.
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Who was Kari Rahkamo?
Finnish athlete, civil servant and politician (1933–2023)
When was Kari Rahkamo born?
Kari Rahkamo was born on 30 May 1933 in Lahti.
When did Kari Rahkamo die?
Kari Rahkamo died on 11 November 2023 in Helsinki.
What was Kari Rahkamo's occupation?
Kari Rahkamo was a politician, civil servant and triple jumper.
What nationality was Kari Rahkamo?
Kari Rahkamo was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kari Rahkamo. https://biography.guide/kari-rahkamo/
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