Arvo Peussa
Finnish middle-distance runner (1900–1941)
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Aarne Aatami "Arvo" Peussa (25 December 1900 – 19 July 1941) was a Finnish middle-distance runner.[1] He competed in the men's 1500 metres at the 1924 Summer Olympics where he won his heat to come 9th in the final.[2] He was killed in action at age 40 in Russia during World War II.[3]
FullnameAarne Aatami Peussa
NationalityFinnish
Born25 December 1900
Died19 July 1941 (aged 40)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Aarne Aatami Peussa |
| Nationality | Finnish |
| Born | 25 December 1900 |
| Died | 19 July 1941 (aged 40) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Middle-distance running |
Event | 1500 metres |
