About Maggie Kalka
Lived 1912 – 1996 (aged 83). Maggie Kalka was a Finnish fencer and canoeist.
Maggie Kalka (October 20, 1912 – July 22, 1996) was a Finnish sprint canoeist who competed in the late 1930s. She won a gold medal in the K-1 600 m event at the 1938 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Vaxholm.
Kalka also competed as a fencer at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, but was eliminated in the heats of the women's foil event.
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Who was Maggie Kalka?
Finnish canoeist and fencer
When was Maggie Kalka born?
Maggie Kalka was born on 20 October 1912 in Helsinki.
When did Maggie Kalka die?
Maggie Kalka died on 22 July 1996 in Helsinki.
What was Maggie Kalka's occupation?
Maggie Kalka was a fencer and canoeist.
What nationality was Maggie Kalka?
Maggie Kalka was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Maggie Kalka. https://biography.guide/maggie-kalka/
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