About Sulo Nurmela
Lived 1908 – 1999 (aged 91). Sulo Nurmela was a Finnish cross-country skier.
Sulo Nurmela (13 February 1908 – 13 August 1999) was a Finnish cross-country skier. He won a gold medal at the 1936 Winter Olympics in the 4 × 10 km relay and served as the Finnish flag bearer at those games.
Olympic Games 1 medal – (1 gold) Year Age 18 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1936 28 7 — Gold
World Championships 3 medals – (3 gold) Year Age 18 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1934 26 Gold— Gold 1935 27 — — Gold 1938 30 — 8 —
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Who was Sulo Nurmela?
(1908-1999) Finnish cross-country skier
When was Sulo Nurmela born?
Sulo Nurmela was born on 13 February 1908 in Miehikkälä.
When did Sulo Nurmela die?
Sulo Nurmela died on 13 August 1999 in Hamina.
What was Sulo Nurmela's occupation?
Sulo Nurmela was a cross-country skier.
What nationality was Sulo Nurmela?
Sulo Nurmela was Finnish.
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