About Tauno Luiro
Lived 1932 – 1955 (aged 23). Tauno Luiro was a Finnish ski jumper.
Tauno Johannes Luiro (24 February 1932 – 29 October 1955) was a Finnish ski jumper.
Career In February 1951 he became the first non-Norwegian to win the youth ski jumping competition in Holmenkollen, Oslo.
On 2 March 1951 he set a new world record at 139 metres (456 ft) on Heini-Klopfer-Skiflugschanze in Oberstdorf, West Germany, which remained unbeaten until 1961.
He competed in the individual large hill event at the 1952 Winter Olympics and tied for 18th place.
Luiro suffered from diabetes, and died of lung tuberculosis in 1955, aged 23. His younger brother Erkki Luiro was an Olympic Nordic combined competitor, while his nephew Tauno Käyhkö became an Olympic ski jumper.
Ski jumping world record
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Who was Tauno Luiro?
Finnish ski jumper (1932–1955)
When was Tauno Luiro born?
Tauno Luiro was born on 24 February 1932 in Rovaniemi.
When did Tauno Luiro die?
Tauno Luiro died on 29 October 1955 in Rovaniemi.
What was Tauno Luiro's occupation?
Tauno Luiro was a ski jumper.
What nationality was Tauno Luiro?
Tauno Luiro was Finnish.
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