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Leo Tynkkynen

1934 – 1971

Finnish speed skater

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About Leo Tynkkynen

Lived 1934 – 1971 (aged 36). Leo Tynkkynen was a Finnish speed skater.

Leo Tynkkynen (6 November 1934 – 11 February 1971) was a Finnish speed skater. He competed at the 1956 Winter Olympics and the 1960 Winter Olympics.

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Important facts

Born

6 November 1934, Lappeenranta

Birth century

20th century

Died

11 September 1971, Lappeenranta

Occupation

Speed skater

Nationality

Finland

Also known as

Leo Olavi Tynkkynen

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Leo Tynkkynen's

Artturi Ilmari Virtanen

Frequently asked questions

Who was Leo Tynkkynen?

Finnish speed skater

When was Leo Tynkkynen born?

Leo Tynkkynen was born on 6 November 1934 in Lappeenranta.

When did Leo Tynkkynen die?

Leo Tynkkynen died on 11 September 1971 in Lappeenranta.

What was Leo Tynkkynen's occupation?

Leo Tynkkynen was a speed skater.

What nationality was Leo Tynkkynen?

Leo Tynkkynen was Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Leo Tynkkynen

· Wikidata: Q5394207

· DBpedia: Leo Tynkkynen

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