About Veikko Salminen
Born 1945. Veikko Salminen is a Finnish fencer, swimmer and pentathlete.
Veikko Salminen (born 12 August 1945) is a Finnish modern pentathlete and épée fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team modern pentathlon event at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
His daughter, Laura Salminen, and son, Ismo Salminen, are also a modern pentathlon athletes.
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Who is Veikko Salminen?
Modern pentathlete, fencer
When was Veikko Salminen born?
Veikko Salminen was born on 12 August 1945 in Helsinki.
What is Veikko Salminen's occupation?
Veikko Salminen is a fencer, swimmer and pentathlete.
What nationality is Veikko Salminen?
Veikko Salminen is Finnish.
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