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Valto Olenius

1920 – 1983

Finnish pole vaulter

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About Valto Olenius

Lived 1920 – 1983 (aged 62). Valto Olenius was a Finnish pole vaulter.

Valto Rudolf Olenius (12 December 1920 in Karkkila – 13 July 1983 in Heinola) was a Finnish pole vaulter who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics and in the 1952 Summer Olympics.

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Important facts

Born

12 December 1920, Karkkila

Birth century

20th century

Died

13 July 1983, Heinola

Occupation

Pole vaulter

Nationality

Finland

Awards

Cross of Merit, in gold, of the Finnish Sports

Also known as

Valto Rudolf Olenius

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Valto Olenius's

George Van Biesbroeck

Alice Catherine Evans

Frequently asked questions

Who was Valto Olenius?

Finnish pole vaulter

When was Valto Olenius born?

Valto Olenius was born on 12 December 1920 in Karkkila.

When did Valto Olenius die?

Valto Olenius died on 13 July 1983 in Heinola.

What was Valto Olenius's occupation?

Valto Olenius was a pole vaulter.

What nationality was Valto Olenius?

Valto Olenius was Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Valto Olenius

· Wikidata: Q276855

· DBpedia: Valto Olenius

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