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Veikko Nyqvist

1916 – 1968

Finnish discus thrower

Discus thrower

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About Veikko Nyqvist

Lived 1916 – 1968 (aged 52). Veikko Nyqvist was a Finnish discus thrower.

Veikko Nyqvist (9 August 1916 – 10 August 1968) was a Finnish discus thrower. He was born in Helsinki.

He competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, where he placed 6th in the final. He also competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki.

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Important facts

Born

9 August 1916, Helsinki

Birth century

20th century

Died

10 August 1968, Helsinki

Occupation

Discus thrower

Nationality

Finland

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Veikko Nyqvist's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Veikko Nyqvist?

Finnish discus thrower (1916-1968)

When was Veikko Nyqvist born?

Veikko Nyqvist was born on 9 August 1916 in Helsinki.

When did Veikko Nyqvist die?

Veikko Nyqvist died on 10 August 1968 in Helsinki.

What was Veikko Nyqvist's occupation?

Veikko Nyqvist was a discus thrower.

What nationality was Veikko Nyqvist?

Veikko Nyqvist was Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Veikko Nyqvist

· Wikidata: Q3555230

· DBpedia: Veikko Nyqvist

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