Teodor Koskenniemi
Finnish long distance runner
About Teodor Koskenniemi
Lived 1887 – 1965 (aged 77). Teodor Koskenniemi was a Finnish long-distance runner and athletics competitor.
Fredrik Teodor Koskenniemi (5 November 1887 – 15 March 1965) was a Finnish athlete who competed mainly in the cross country running during his career. He competed for Finland at the 1920 Summer Olympics held in Antwerp, Belgium where he won the gold medal in the men's cross country team event with his teammates Paavo Nurmi and Heikki Liimatainen.
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Who was Teodor Koskenniemi?
Finnish long distance runner (1887-1965)
When was Teodor Koskenniemi born?
Teodor Koskenniemi was born on 5 November 1887 in Vihti.
When did Teodor Koskenniemi die?
Teodor Koskenniemi died on 15 March 1965 in Vihti.
What was Teodor Koskenniemi's occupation?
Teodor Koskenniemi was a long-distance runner and athletics competitor.
What nationality was Teodor Koskenniemi?
Teodor Koskenniemi was Finnish.
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