Hannes Kolehmainen: Biography, Facts and Career
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Juho Pietari "Hannes" Kolehmainen (Finnish: [ˈhɑnːes ˈkolehmɑi̯nen] ; 9 December 1889 – 11 January 1966) was a Finnish four-time Olympic gold medalist and a world record holder in middle- and long-distance running. He was the first in a generation of great Finnish long-distance runners, often named the "Flying Finns". Kolehmainen competed for a number of years in the United States, wearing the Winged Fist of the Irish American Athletic Club. He also enlisted in the 14th Regiment of the National Guard of New York, and became a U.S. citizen in 1921.
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- Full name: Hannes Kolehmainen
- Born: 1889-12-09
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Creator
- Wikidata ID: Q311338
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Who is Hannes Kolehmainen?
Juho Pietari "Hannes" Kolehmainen (Finnish: [ˈhɑnːes ˈkolehmɑi̯nen] ; 9 December 1889 – 11 January 1966) was a Finnish four-time Olympic gold medalist and a world record holder in middle- and long-distance running.
What nationality is Hannes Kolehmainen?
Hannes Kolehmainen is United States.
When was Hannes Kolehmainen born?
Hannes Kolehmainen was born on 1889-12-09.
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