Eino Leino

Olympic athlete

1891 – 1986

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Who was Eino Leino?

Eino Leino was a Finnish freestyle wrestler and Olympic champion.

He won a gold medal at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, and a silver medal at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris. He received Olympic bronze medals in 1928 and 1932.

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Born
Apr 7, 1891
Kuopio
Also known as
  • Eino Aukusti Leino
Died
Nov 30, 1986
Tampere

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on July 23, 2013

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