Ville Pörhölä
Finnish shot putter and discus thrower
Born
December 24th, 1897
127 years ago
Died
1964
61 years ago — 67 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Finland
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Competed in shot put and discus throwing events in the early 20th century. Achieved notable success in the 1920s, representing Finland in international competitions. Participated in the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium, where the athlete showcased skills in both disciplines. Was among the prominent figures in Finnish athletics during this period.
Competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics
Achieved national titles in shot put and discus
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