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Valdemar Wickholm

1890 – 1970

Finnish decathlete and hurdler

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Lived 1890 – 1970 (aged 79). Valdemar Wickholm was a Finnish decathlete and hurdler.

Valdemar Wickholm (7 November 1890 – 20 July 1970) was a Finnish track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics in the decathlon and the 110 metres hurdles. He finished seventh overall in the decathlon, placing best in the pole vault, where he was joint third. He competed at the next Olympics eight years later, in both the decathlon and 400 metres hurdles.

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Decathlete, hurdler
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Who was Valdemar Wickholm?

Finnish decathlete and hurdler (1890-1970)

When was Valdemar Wickholm born?

Valdemar Wickholm was born on 7 November 1890 in Snappertuna.

When did Valdemar Wickholm die?

Valdemar Wickholm died on 20 July 1970.

What was Valdemar Wickholm's occupation?

Valdemar Wickholm was a decathlete and hurdler.

What nationality was Valdemar Wickholm?

Valdemar Wickholm was Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Valdemar Wickholm

· Wikidata: Q11902222

· DBpedia: Valdemar Wickholm

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