About Klaus Suomela
Lived 1888 – 1962 (aged 73). Klaus Suomela was a Finnish artistic gymnast and writer.
Klaus Uuno Suomela (November 10, 1888 – April 4, 1962) was a Finnish artistic gymnast and writer. He won an Olympic silver medal in 1912. One of his most successful works was the film script on which the popular 1942 film Hopeakihlajaiset ("Silver Engagement") was based. Suomela later worked his script into a novel.
He competed as a gymnast in the 1912 Summer Olympics as part of the Finnish team, which won the silver medal in the gymnastics men's team, free system event. His work was also part of the literature event in the art competition at the 1924 Summer Olympics with a 4-act drama, Milo, Olympian sankari ("Milo, Olympic hero").
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Who was Klaus Suomela?
Finnish gymnast and writer (1888–1962)
When was Klaus Suomela born?
Klaus Suomela was born on 10 November 1888 in Porvoo.
When did Klaus Suomela die?
Klaus Suomela died on 4 April 1962 in Helsinki.
What was Klaus Suomela's occupation?
Klaus Suomela was an artistic gymnast and writer.
What nationality was Klaus Suomela?
Klaus Suomela was Finnish.
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