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Rainer Pelkonen

b. 1928

Finnish middle-distance runner

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About Rainer Pelkonen

Born 1928. Rainer Pelkonen is a Finnish middle-distance runner.

Rainer Pelkonen (born 19 April 1928) is a Finnish hurdler. He competed in the men's 400 metres hurdles at the 1952 Summer Olympics.

In 2009, Pelkonen became a two-time World Veteran Athletics Champion in the 80-year-old men's category.

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Important facts

Born

19 April 1928, Kuopio

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Middle-distance runner

Nationality

Finland

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Rainer Pelkonen's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Rainer Pelkonen?

Finnish middle-distance runner

When was Rainer Pelkonen born?

Rainer Pelkonen was born on 19 April 1928 in Kuopio.

What is Rainer Pelkonen's occupation?

Rainer Pelkonen is a middle-distance runner.

What nationality is Rainer Pelkonen?

Rainer Pelkonen is Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rainer Pelkonen

· Wikidata: Q16989719

· DBpedia: Rainer Pelkonen

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