About Oskari Rissanen
Lived 1893 – 1957 (aged 63). Oskari Rissanen was a Finnish middle-distance runner.
Oskari ("Olavi") Rissanen (March 21, 1893 – February 11, 1957) was a Finnish track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was born in Kuopion maalaiskunta, Northern Savonia (now part of Kuopio) and died in Kuopio. In 1920 he qualified for the final of the 3000 metre steeplechase event but did not compete in the race.
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Who was Oskari Rissanen?
Finnish distance runner (1893–1957)
When was Oskari Rissanen born?
Oskari Rissanen was born on 21 March 1893.
When did Oskari Rissanen die?
Oskari Rissanen died on 11 February 1957.
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Oskari Rissanen was a middle-distance runner.
What nationality was Oskari Rissanen?
Oskari Rissanen was Finnish.
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