About Kurt Wires
Lived 1919 – 1992 (aged 72). Kurt Wires was a Finnish canoeist.
Kurt Oskar "Kurre" Wires (28 April 1919 – 22 February 1992) was a Finnish canoe sprinter who competed in the 1948 and 1952 Olympics. In 1948 he won a silver medal in the individual 10000 m event. Four years later he earned two gold medals in the 1000 m and 10000 m doubles, together with Yrjö Hietanen.
Personal life Wires served in the Finnish Army during the Second World War and lost his right eye during the Continuation War.
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Who was Kurt Wires?
Finnish canoer (1919-1992)
When was Kurt Wires born?
Kurt Wires was born on 28 April 1919 in Helsinki.
When did Kurt Wires die?
Kurt Wires died on 22 February 1992 in Espoo.
What was Kurt Wires's occupation?
Kurt Wires was a canoeist.
What nationality was Kurt Wires?
Kurt Wires was Finnish.
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