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Kaarlo Koskelo

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Kaarlo Koskelo
Personal information
Born12 April 1888
Kotka, Finland
Died21 December 1953 (aged 65)
Astoria, Oregon, U.S.
Height1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight60–68 kg (132–150 lb)
Sport
SportGreco-Roman wrestling
ClubKotkan Riento, Kotka
Medal record
Men's Greco-Roman wrestling
Representing  Finland
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1912 Stockholm Featherweight

Kaarlo Anton "Kalle" Koskelo (12 April 1888 – 21 December 1953) was a Greco-Roman wrestler from Finland who won the featherweight event at the 1912 Olympics.[1] He then fought in World War I and Finnish Civil War, and in 1919 immigrated to the United States. He settled in Astoria, Oregon, where he became a prominent local businessman.[2]

Family

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Kaarlo Koskelo married Lydia Koskelo (née Husa, 1889–1973) in 1909. Their son Elmer Koskelo (1912–1997) was a star javelin thrower at the University of Oregon.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "Kaarlo Koskelo". Olympedia. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  2. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Kaarlo Koskelo". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 4 December 2016.
  3. ^ "Former Webfoot Javelin Star Is Sent to Prison". The Capital Journal. Salem, OR. 22 February 1951. p. 14. Retrieved 4 November 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  4. ^ "Jealous Slayer Given 10 Years in Penitentiary". Statesman Journal. Salem, OR. 22 February 1951. p. 2. Retrieved 4 November 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
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