Martti Uosikkinen
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Finnish artistic gymnast (1909–1940)
| Olympic medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's gymnastics | ||
| Representing Finland | ||
| Bronze medal – third place | 1932 Los Angeles | Team |
| Bronze medal – third place | 1936 Berlin | Team |
Martti Uosikkinen (20 August 1909 – 9 March 1940) was a Finnish gymnast who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics, in the 1932 Summer Olympics, and in the 1936 Summer Olympics.[1] He was killed in action during World War II.[2]
Uosikkinen was born in Kuopio. He died in the Battle of Kollaa, days before the end of the Winter War.
References
[edit ]- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Martti Uosikkinen". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 30 June 2012.
- ^ "Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War". Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
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