About Paavo Yrjölä
Lived 1902 – 1980 (aged 77). Paavo Yrjölä was a Finnish athletics competitor, athlete and decathlete.
Paavo Ilmari Yrjölä (18 June 1902 in Hämeenkyrö – 11 February 1980 in Vilppula), also known as the Bear of Hämeenkyrö (Hämeenkyrön karhu), was a Finnish track and field athlete who won the gold medal in the decathlon at the 1928 Summer Olympics. He also competed in shot put and high jump at the same Games, and in decathlon in 1924 and 1932, but less successfully.
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Who was Paavo Yrjölä?
Finnish decathlete (1902–1980)
When was Paavo Yrjölä born?
Paavo Yrjölä was born on 18 June 1902 in Hämeenkyrö.
When did Paavo Yrjölä die?
Paavo Yrjölä died on 11 February 1980 in Hämeenkyrö.
What was Paavo Yrjölä's occupation?
Paavo Yrjölä was an athletics competitor, athlete and decathlete.
What nationality was Paavo Yrjölä?
Paavo Yrjölä was Finnish.
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