About Väinö Kuisma
Lived 1934 – 2015 (aged 80). Väinö Kuisma was a Finnish javelin thrower and police officer.
Väinö Kuisma (7 August 1934 – 18 February 2015) was a Finnish athlete. He competed in the men's javelin throw at the 1960 Summer Olympics.
Kuisma finished second behind Michel Macquet in the javelin throw event at the British 1961 AAA Championships.
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Who was Väinö Kuisma?
Finnish javelin thrower
When was Väinö Kuisma born?
Väinö Kuisma was born on 7 August 1934 in Ozyorskoye.
When did Väinö Kuisma die?
Väinö Kuisma died on 18 February 2015 in Kouvola.
What was Väinö Kuisma's occupation?
Väinö Kuisma was a javelin thrower and police officer.
What nationality was Väinö Kuisma?
Väinö Kuisma was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Väinö Kuisma. https://biography.guide/vaino-kuisma/
MLA: "Väinö Kuisma." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/vaino-kuisma/.
Chicago: "Väinö Kuisma." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/vaino-kuisma/.
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