Armas Pesonen
Finnish javelin thrower (1885–1947)
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Armas Johannes Pesonen (25 March 1885 – 20 May 1947) was a Finnish track and field athlete who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics.[2]
Armas Pesonen, circa 1935 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Armas Johannes Pesonen |
| National team | Finland |
| Born | 25 March 1885 Kuopion maalaiskunta, Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire |
| Died | 20 May 1947 (aged 62) Helsinki, Finland |
| Occupation | Station master |
| Spouse | Irene Lempinen[1] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
Events | Javelin throw, long jump |
| Club | Viipurin Reipas |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests | Javelin throw:
|
Athletics
| Games | Event | Rank | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Javelin throw | 5th | 45.18 | Source:[3] |
| Freestyle javelin throw | 6th | 46.04 | Source:[4] His result briefly held the Olympic record in the event.[5] | |
| Long jump | Did not start | Source:[6] | ||
He is credited with a Finnish record in long jump, result 636,[7] made on 7 July 1906.[8]
His personal best in javelin was 50.62 metres with his better hand and 89.28 metres as his two handed total.[9] He recorded them in the qualification round of the 1909 Finnish championships.[10]
Career
He began working in the Finnish state railways at the age of 19, eventually becoming a station master in 1928.[11]
He fought in the Finnish Civil War in Karelia. He briefly served in the Finnish Defence Forces, reaching the rank of lieutenant. He later took part in White Guard activities.[11]
