About Riku Korhonen
Lived 1883 – 1932 (aged 48). Riku Korhonen was a Finnish gymnast.
Aapeli Richard "Riku" Korhonen (29 March 1883 – 7 January 1932) was a Finnish gymnast who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics.
+ Riku Korhonen at the Olympic GamesGamesEventRankNotes1908 Summer OlympicsArtistic individual all-around 75th He won the rope-climbing discipline.
He was part of the Viipurin Reipas team that won the gymnastics Finnish national championship in 1906. He was nominated into the club's honorary legion.
He was the father of Urho Korhonen, who competed in gymnastics at the 1928 Summer Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Riku Korhonen?
Finnish gymnast (1883-1932)
When was Riku Korhonen born?
Riku Korhonen was born on 29 March 1883 in Vyborg.
When did Riku Korhonen die?
Riku Korhonen died on 7 January 1932 in Vyborg.
What was Riku Korhonen's occupation?
Riku Korhonen was a gymnast.
What nationality was Riku Korhonen?
Riku Korhonen was Finnish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Riku Korhonen (gymnast)
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