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Leo Laakso

1918 – 2002

Finnish ski jumper

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About Leo Laakso

Lived 1918 – 2002 (aged 83). Leo Laakso was a Finnish ski jumper.

Leo Laakso (21 August 1918 in Heinola – 4 April 2002) was a Finnish ski jumper who competed in the 1940s. He finished 6th in the individual large hill competition at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz.

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Important facts

Born

21 August 1918, Heinola

Birth century

20th century

Died

4 April 2002, Helsinki

Occupation

Ski jumper

Nationality

Finland

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Leo Laakso's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Leo Laakso?

Finnish ski jumper

When was Leo Laakso born?

Leo Laakso was born on 21 August 1918 in Heinola.

When did Leo Laakso die?

Leo Laakso died on 4 April 2002 in Helsinki.

What was Leo Laakso's occupation?

Leo Laakso was a ski jumper.

What nationality was Leo Laakso?

Leo Laakso was Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Leo Laakso

· Wikidata: Q15749

· DBpedia: Leo Laakso

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