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Pentti Taskinen

1929 – 1973

Finnish biathlete

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About Pentti Taskinen

Lived 1929 – 1973 (aged 44). Pentti Taskinen was a Finnish biathlete.

Pentti Taskinen (26 May 1929 – 18 December 1973) was a Finnish biathlete. He competed in the 20 km individual event at the 1960 Winter Olympics.

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Important facts

Born

26 May 1929, Kuopio

Birth century

20th century

Died

18 December 1973, Tohmajärvi

Occupation

Biathlete

Nationality

Finland

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Pentti Taskinen's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Pentti Taskinen?

Finnish biathlete (1929-1973)

When was Pentti Taskinen born?

Pentti Taskinen was born on 26 May 1929 in Kuopio.

When did Pentti Taskinen die?

Pentti Taskinen died on 18 December 1973 in Tohmajärvi.

What was Pentti Taskinen's occupation?

Pentti Taskinen was a biathlete.

What nationality was Pentti Taskinen?

Pentti Taskinen was Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pentti Taskinen

· Wikidata: Q2069511

· DBpedia: Pentti Taskinen

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