About Palle Virtanen
Lived 1910 – 2000 (aged 90). Palle Virtanen was a Finnish sprinter.
Palle Virtanen (19 September 1910 – 30 September 2000) was a Finnish sprinter. He competed in the men's 100 metres at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Palle Virtanen?
Finnish sprinter
When was Palle Virtanen born?
Palle Virtanen was born on 19 September 1910.
When did Palle Virtanen die?
Palle Virtanen died on 30 September 2000.
What was Palle Virtanen's occupation?
Palle Virtanen was a sprinter.
What nationality was Palle Virtanen?
Palle Virtanen was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Palle Virtanen. https://biography.guide/palle-virtanen/
MLA: "Palle Virtanen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/palle-virtanen/.
Chicago: "Palle Virtanen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/palle-virtanen/.
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