About Paavo Kotila
Lived 1927 – 2014 (aged 86). Paavo Kotila was a Finnish long-distance runner.
Paavo Edvard Kotila (26 August 1927 in Veteli – 26 January 2014) was a Finnish long-distance runner, Olympian, and three-time national champion in the marathon (1955, 1956, 1961).
Biography Kotila won his second consecutive national title in 1956 with a time of 2:18:04.8. According to date provided by the Association of Road Racing Statisticians, they consider Peters' performance to have occurred on an "aided" course and recognize Kotila in the progression for world best in the marathon. |group="nb" With this performance, he was ranked first in the marathon for 1956.
Kotila later finished 13th in the marathon on at the 1956 Summer Olympics and won the 1960 Boston Marathon.
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Who was Paavo Kotila?
Olympic long-distance runner
When was Paavo Kotila born?
Paavo Kotila was born on 26 August 1927 in Veteli.
When did Paavo Kotila die?
Paavo Kotila died on 26 January 2014 in Oulu.
What was Paavo Kotila's occupation?
Paavo Kotila was a long-distance runner.
What nationality was Paavo Kotila?
Paavo Kotila was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paavo Kotila. https://biography.guide/paavo-kotila/
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