About Onni Pellinen
Lived 1899 – 1950 (aged 51). Onni Pellinen was a Finnish amateur wrestler.
Onni Pellinen (14 February 1899 – 30 October 1950) was a Finnish wrestler and Olympic medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling.
Olympics Pellinen competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris where he won a bronze medal in Greco-Roman wrestling, in the light heavyweight class .
He won another bronze medal at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam.
At the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles he won a silver medal.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Onni Pellinen?
Olympic wrestler (1899-1950)
When was Onni Pellinen born?
Onni Pellinen was born on 14 February 1899 in Hankasalmi.
When did Onni Pellinen die?
Onni Pellinen died on 30 October 1950 in Istanbul.
What was Onni Pellinen's occupation?
Onni Pellinen was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Onni Pellinen?
Onni Pellinen was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Onni Pellinen. https://biography.guide/onni-pellinen/
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