About Yrjö Ekqvist
Lived 1898 – 1973 (aged 75). Yrjö Ekqvist was a Finnish javelin thrower.
Yrjö Rafael Ekqvist (10 November 1898 – 20 November 1973) was a Finnish track and field athlete who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics. He was born in Ekenäs and died in Perniö. In 1924 he finished fourth in the javelin throw competition.
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Who was Yrjö Ekqvist?
Finnish javelin thrower
When was Yrjö Ekqvist born?
Yrjö Ekqvist was born on 10 November 1898 in Ekenäs.
When did Yrjö Ekqvist die?
Yrjö Ekqvist died on 20 November 1973 in Perniö.
What was Yrjö Ekqvist's occupation?
Yrjö Ekqvist was a javelin thrower.
What nationality was Yrjö Ekqvist?
Yrjö Ekqvist was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Yrjö Ekqvist. https://biography.guide/yrjo-ekqvist/
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