About Yrjö Kolho
Lived 1888 – 1969 (aged 80). Yrjö Kolho was a Finnish sport shooter.
Yrjö Eliel Kolho (née Saxberg, 23 April 1888 – 13 February 1969) was a Finnish sport shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was born in Keuruu and died in Vilppula. He changed his name in 1905.
In 1920, he won the silver medal as a member of the Finnish team in the team running deer, single shots event, and the bronze medal in the team running deer, double shots competition. In the 1920 Summer Olympics, he also participated in the following events:
100 metre running deer, single shots – fourth place Team 50 metre free pistol – eleventh place
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Who was Yrjö Kolho?
sport shooter (1888–1969)
When was Yrjö Kolho born?
Yrjö Kolho was born on 23 April 1888 in Keuruu.
When did Yrjö Kolho die?
Yrjö Kolho died on 13 February 1969 in Vilppula.
What was Yrjö Kolho's occupation?
Yrjö Kolho was a sport shooter.
What nationality was Yrjö Kolho?
Yrjö Kolho was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Yrjö Kolho. https://biography.guide/yrjo-kolho/
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