About Simo Saloranta
Lived 1934 – 2017 (aged 82). Simo Saloranta was a Finnish long-distance runner.
Simo Saloranta (12 December 1934 – 8 November 2017) was a Finnish long-distance runner. He competed in the 5000 metres at the 1960 Summer Olympics and the 1964 Summer Olympics.
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Who was Simo Saloranta?
Finnish long-distance runner
When was Simo Saloranta born?
Simo Saloranta was born on 12 December 1934 in Lieto.
When did Simo Saloranta die?
Simo Saloranta died on 8 November 2017.
What was Simo Saloranta's occupation?
Simo Saloranta was a long-distance runner.
What nationality was Simo Saloranta?
Simo Saloranta was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Simo Saloranta. https://biography.guide/simo-saloranta/
MLA: "Simo Saloranta." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/simo-saloranta/.
Chicago: "Simo Saloranta." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/simo-saloranta/.
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