About Vilho Pekkala
Lived 1898 – 1974 (aged 76). Vilho Pekkala was a Finnish amateur wrestler.
Vilho Pekkala (3 April 1898 – 20 October 1974) was a Finnish wrestler and Olympic medalist.
He won a bronze medal in freestyle wrestling at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris.
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Who was Vilho Pekkala?
Olympic wrestler (1898–1974)
When was Vilho Pekkala born?
Vilho Pekkala was born on 3 April 1898 in Kotka.
When did Vilho Pekkala die?
Vilho Pekkala died on 20 October 1974 in Kotka.
What was Vilho Pekkala's occupation?
Vilho Pekkala was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Vilho Pekkala?
Vilho Pekkala was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Vilho Pekkala. https://biography.guide/vilho-pekkala/
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