Vilho Niittymaa

Vilho Aleksander Niittymaa (19 August 1896 – 29 June 1979) was a Finnish athlete who competed in the discus throw, hammer throw and shot put. He won a silver medal in the discus at the 1924 Summer Olympics.

Vilho Niittymaa
Vilho Niittymaa in 1922
Personal information
Born19 August 1896
Yläne, Finland
Died29 June 1979 (aged 82)
Helsinki, Finland
Height1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight80 kg (176 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Discus throw, hammer throw, shot put
ClubRauman Urheilijat
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)DT – 46.95 m (1923)
HT – 37.13 m (1919)
SP – 13.57 m (1922)[1][2]
Medal record
Representing  Finland
Olympic Games
1924 Paris Discus throw

References
  1. Vilho Niittymaa. sports-reference.com
  2. Vilho Niittymaa. trackfield.brinkster.net


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