About Urpo Korhonen
Lived 1923 – 2009 (aged 86). Urpo Korhonen was a Finnish writer and cross-country skier.
Urpo Pentti Korhonen (8 February 1923, Rautalampi – 10 August 2009) was a Finnish cross-country skier who competed in the 1940s and 1950s.
He was born in Rautalampi.
He won a gold medal at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo in the 4 × 10 km relay.
Cross-country skiing results Olympic Games Year Age 18 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1952 29 14 — Gold
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Who was Urpo Korhonen?
Finnish cross-country skier (1923-2009)
When was Urpo Korhonen born?
Urpo Korhonen was born on 8 February 1923 in Rautalampi.
When did Urpo Korhonen die?
Urpo Korhonen died on 10 August 2009 in Lahti.
What was Urpo Korhonen's occupation?
Urpo Korhonen was a writer and cross-country skier.
What nationality was Urpo Korhonen?
Urpo Korhonen was Finnish.
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