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Paavo Johansson

Paavo Johansson

Finnish javelin thrower (1895-1983)

Paavo ("Pekka") Johansson (later Jaale) (21 October 1895, in Helsinki – 5 December 1983) was a Finnish athlete who competed mainly in the javelin throw.[1]

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Paavo Johansson (second from left) with Julius Saaristo, Urho Peltonen and Jonni Myyrä

Johansson competed for Finland in the 1920 Summer Olympics held in Antwerp, Belgium, winning the bronze behind Jonni Myyrä and Urho Peltonen and ahead of Julius Saaristo as Finland claimed the first four spots. He also took part in the decathlon, but dropped out after the first day. He returned to Olympics four years later at Paris, this time competing only in the javelin, but failed to make the six man final.[2]

He also played football as a forward. He made one appearance for the Finland national team in 1919.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Paavo Johansson Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
  2. [2]
    "Paavo Johansson". Olympedia. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  3. [3]
    Paavo Johansson at WorldFootball.net Edit this at Wikidata


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