Väinö Tiiri
Väinö Edward Tiiri (31 January 1886 – 30 July 1966) was a Finnish gymnast who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Personal information | |
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Full name | Väinö Edward Tiiri |
National team | Finland |
Born | Loimaa, Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire | January 31, 1886
Died | July 30, 1966 80) Helsinki, Finland | (aged
Occupation | Gymnastics teacher, major, reporter |
Spouse(s) | Helmi Koski |
Sport | |
Sport | Gymnastics |
Club | Ylioppilasvoimistelijat |
Medal record
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Sport
Games | Event | Rank | Notes |
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1908 Summer Olympics | Men's team | 3rd | Source: [1] |
1912 Summer Olympics | Team, free system | 2nd |
He was in the Finnish team leadership in the 1924 and 1928 games.[2]
He won the Finnish national championship in team gymnastics as a member of Ylioppilasvoimistelijat in 1909.[2]
He was the leader of the Suomen Urheilulehti editorial staff in 1909–1917. He edited sports-related articles in the encyclopedia Pieni tietosanakirja.[3]
He held positions of trust in several national-level sports federations.[3]
Career
He completed his matriculation exam in Turku Finnish Real Lycaeum in 1907 and graduated as a gymnastics teacher in 1911. He worked as a gymnastics teacher up to 1952.[3]
He completed Artillery Officer School in 1918 and eventually reached the rank of major in 1928. He served as a battalion commander in the World War II.[3]
He was an editor in Uusi Suomi and Suomen Sotilas.[3]
Politics
He was one of the members of the central committee responsible of the creation of the Jäger Movement.[4][5] He was nominated an honorary jäger in 1961.[6]
Accolades
He received the following honorary awards:[3]
- Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class
- Cross of Liberty, 4th Class
- Knight (Chevalier) of the White Rose of Finland
- The Jaeger Activist Medal
- memorial medals of three wars
Family
His parents were Kalle and Maria Tiiri. He married Helmi Koski in 1921. His only child was named Juhana.[3]
References
- Mallon, Bill; Buchanan, Ian (2001). The 1908 Olympic Games: Results for All Competitors in All Events, With Commentary. Jefferson, North Carolina, United States: McFarland. pp. 185. ISBN 978-0-7864-0598-5.
- Siukonen, Markku (2001). Urheilukunniamme puolustajat. Suomen olympiaedustajat 1906–2000. Suuri olympiateos (in Finnish). 12. Jyväskylä: Graface. p. 336. ISBN 951-98673-1-7.
- Suomen voimistelunopettajat 1883–1959. Finlands gymnastiklärare 1883–1959 (in Finnish and Swedish). Helsinki: Suomen voimistelunopettajaliitto. 1959. p. 244.
- Lauerma, Matti (1966). Kuninkaallinen Preussin jääkäripataljoona 27. Vaiheet ja vaikutus (in Finnish). Porvoo: WSOY. p. 93.
- Kilpinen, Asko (2019). "Jääkäriliike ja jääkäripataljoona 27". Suomen jääkärit. Itsenäisyytemme kärkijoukko (in Finnish). Jyväskylä: Docendo. p. 56. ISBN 9789522914651.
- Paloheimo, Olli; et al., eds. (1975). Suomen jääkärien elämäkerrasto 1975 (in Finnish and Swedish). Helsinki: Jääkäriliitto. p. 756. ISBN 951-99046-8-9.