Birthdate: December 9, 1889
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Kuopio, Finland
Died: January 11, 1966
Hannes Kolehmainen, a Finnish athlete, achieved great success in middle- and long-distance running, winning four Olympic gold medals and setting world records. He was associated with the Irish American Athletic Club in the United States and also served in the National Guard of New York. Known for his vegetarian lifestyle and expertise as a bricklayer, Kolehmainen’s career was highlighted by victories at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm and the 1920 Olympics in Antwerp. He remained a prominent figure in Finnish and international athletics until the emergence of Paavo Nurmi.
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