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David Kolehmainen

David Kolehmainen

Finnish wrestler (1885–1918)

Not to be confused with Tatu Kolehmainen.

David "Tatu" Kolehmainen (10 September 1885 – 7 April 1918) was a Finnish wrestler.[1] He competed in the lightweight event at the 1912 Summer Olympics.[2]

Quick Facts Born, Died ...

During the Finnish Civil War Kolehmainen fought for the Red Guards and was killed in action at the Battle of Tampere.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    "David Kolehmainen". Olympedia. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  2. [2]
    "David Kolehmainen Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2013.
  3. [3]
    "Vuoden 1918 kahinoissa kuoli viisi suomalaista olympiaurheilijaa :: Suomen Urheilutietäjät ry". Archived from the original on 5 March 2017. Retrieved 15 January 2021.


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