About Väinö Penttala
Lived 1897 – 1976 (aged 79). Väinö Penttala was a Finnish amateur wrestler.
Väinö Verner Penttala (16 January 1897 – 28 February 1976) was a Finnish wrestler and Olympic medalist. He won a silver medal in freestyle wrestling at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp. In 1923 the first freestyle wrestling tournaments took place in Finland. Penttala won the title four times (until 1927).,
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Väinö Penttala?
Olympic wrestler (1897–1976)
When was Väinö Penttala born?
Väinö Penttala was born on 16 January 1897 in Isokyrö.
When did Väinö Penttala die?
Väinö Penttala died on 28 February 1976 in Isokyrö.
What was Väinö Penttala's occupation?
Väinö Penttala was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Väinö Penttala?
Väinö Penttala was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Väinö Penttala. https://biography.guide/vaino-penttala/
MLA: "Väinö Penttala." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/vaino-penttala/.
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