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Risto Ankio

b. 1937

Finnish pole vaulter

Pole vaulter

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About Risto Ankio

Born 1937. Risto Ankio is a Finnish pole vaulter.

Risto Ankio (born 15 April 1937) is a Finnish athlete. He competed in the men's pole vault at the 1964 Summer Olympics.

Ankio won the British AAA Championships title in the pole vault event at the 1961 AAA Championships.

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Important facts

Born

15 April 1937, Viiala

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Pole vaulter

Nationality

Finland

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Risto Ankio's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Risto Ankio?

Finnish pole vaulter

When was Risto Ankio born?

Risto Ankio was born on 15 April 1937 in Viiala.

What is Risto Ankio's occupation?

Risto Ankio is a pole vaulter.

What nationality is Risto Ankio?

Risto Ankio is Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Risto Ankio

· Wikidata: Q641634

· DBpedia: Risto Ankio

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Risto Ankio. https://biography.guide/risto-ankio/

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