About Olavi Larkas
Lived 1913 – 1984 (aged 70). Olavi Larkas was a Finnish military officer, pentathlete and fencer.
Olavi Larkas (30 September 1913 – 6 May 1984) was a Finnish épée fencer and modern pentathlete. He competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
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Who was Olavi Larkas?
Finnish colonel and modern pentathlete (1913–1984)
When was Olavi Larkas born?
Olavi Larkas was born on 30 September 1913 in Helsinki.
When did Olavi Larkas die?
Olavi Larkas died on 6 May 1984 in Vantaa.
What was Olavi Larkas's occupation?
Olavi Larkas was a military officer, pentathlete and fencer.
What nationality was Olavi Larkas?
Olavi Larkas was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Olavi Larkas. https://biography.guide/olavi-larkas/
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