Väinö Bremer
Biathlete and modern pentathlete
About Väinö Bremer
Lived 1899 – 1964 (aged 65). Väinö Bremer was a Finnish aircraft pilot, military patrol (sport) runner, modern pentathlete, military officer and olympic champion.
Väinö Elias Bremer (24 April 1899 – 23 December 1964) was a Finnish biathlete, modern pentathlete, and pilot who competed in the 1924 Winter Olympics and in the 1924 Summer Olympics. He was born in Turku.
In 1924 Winter Games he was a member of the Finnish military patrol team which won the silver medal. He also competed in the 1924 Summer Games and finished seventh in the Modern pentathlon event.
After Olympic competition Bremer pursued aviation, including as a captain in the Finnish Air Force. In 1927 he won the Finnish Harmon Trophy. He flew from Helsinki to Cape Town and back in 1933 in a Junkers A50 Junior, which was displayed in the Helsinki Airport from 1976 to 2018.
He was killed in a plane crash in Kerava, Finland, on 23 December 1964.
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Who was Väinö Bremer?
Biathlete and modern pentathlete (1899–1964)
When was Väinö Bremer born?
Väinö Bremer was born on 24 April 1899 in Turku.
When did Väinö Bremer die?
Väinö Bremer died on 23 December 1964 in Kerava.
What was Väinö Bremer's occupation?
Väinö Bremer was an aircraft pilot, military patrol (sport) runner, modern pentathlete, military officer and olympic champion.
What nationality was Väinö Bremer?
Väinö Bremer was Finnish.
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