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Eero Berg

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Eero Berg (17 February 1898, Kangasala – 14 July 1969) was a Finnish athlete who mainly competed in the 10,000 metres during his career. He competed for Finland at the 1924 Summer Olympics held in Paris, France where he won the bronze medal in the men's 10,000 metres competition and gold in Men's Cross-Country, Team.[1]

FullnameEero Edvin Berg
NationalityFinnish
Born(1898-02-17)17 February 1898
Died14 July 1969(1969-07-14) (aged 71)
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Eero Berg
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Full nameEero Edvin Berg
NationalityFinnish
Born(1898-02-17)17 February 1898
Died14 July 1969(1969-07-14) (aged 71)
Height1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)
Weight58 kg (128 lb)
Sport
SportRunning
Event
10,000 metres
Medal record
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1924 ParisMen's team cross country
Bronze medal – third place1924 Paris10,000 metres
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