Toivo Ovaska
Finnish speed skater and football player
About Toivo Ovaska
Lived 1899 – 1966 (aged 66). Toivo Ovaska was a Finnish speed skater and association football player.
Toivo Johannes Ovaska (18 December 1899 – 3 January 1966) was a Finnish speed skater who competed in the 1928 Winter Olympics.
He was born in Ruskeala, Karelia and died in Helsinki.
In 1928 he finished eleventh in the 500 metres event and 15th in the 1500 metres competition.
He also played football as a midfielder. He made four appearances for the Finland national team between 1926 and 1927.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Toivo Ovaska's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Toivo Ovaska?
Finnish speed skater and football player (1899–1966)
When was Toivo Ovaska born?
Toivo Ovaska was born on 18 December 1899 in Ruskeala.
When did Toivo Ovaska die?
Toivo Ovaska died on 3 January 1966 in Helsinki.
What was Toivo Ovaska's occupation?
Toivo Ovaska was a speed skater and association football player.
What nationality was Toivo Ovaska?
Toivo Ovaska was Finnish.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Toivo Ovaska. https://biography.guide/toivo-ovaska/
MLA: "Toivo Ovaska." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/toivo-ovaska/.
Chicago: "Toivo Ovaska." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/toivo-ovaska/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:19 UTC