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Arvo Haavisto
Finnish Olympic wrestler (1900-1977).
Life and work
The story behind the role.
Finnish Olympic wrestler (1900-1977).
Arvo Jaakko Haavisto (7 January 1900 – 22 April 1977) was a Finnish wrestler. He won a bronze medal at the 1924 Olympics and a gold medal in 1928, both in freestyle wrestling. Haavisto took up wrestling in 1918 and won four Finnish titles: in 1925–1927 in freestyle and in 1925 in Greco-Roman wrestling. After retiring from competitions he worked as a wrestling coach and referee, attending the 1936 Olympics in this capacity. Since 1992 an annual Greco-Roman wrestling tournament has been held in his honor in his native Ilmajoki.
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Achievements and distinctions
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Finnish Olympic wrestler (1900-1977).
Career and education
Field of contribution
amateur wrestling · Officials
Major competitions and events
wrestling at the 1924 Summer Olympics – men's freestyle lightweight · wrestling at the 1928 Summer Olympics – men's freestyle welterweight
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