Väinö Kajander

Finnish wrestler (1893–1978)
Väinö Kajander
Kajander (left) in 1921
Personal information
Born30 November 1893
Elimäki, Finland
Died16 September 1978 (aged 84)
Helsinki, Finland
Sport
SportGreco-Roman wrestling
ClubHelsingin Jyry
Medal record
Men's Greco-Roman wrestling
Representing  Finland
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1932 Los Angeles Welterweight

Väinö Viktor Kajander (later Kajukorpi, 30 November 1893 – 16 September 1978) was a welterweight Greco-Roman wrestler from Finland who won a silver medal at the 1932 Olympics.[1] Kajander was a machinist by profession. He retired from wrestling in 1936, aged 43.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Kajukorpi (ent. Kajander) Väinö . tulpaini.fi
  2. ^ Väinö Kajander. sports-reference.com

External links

  • Väinö Kajander at the International Wrestling DatabaseEdit on Wikidata
  • Väinö Kajander at OlympediaEdit on Wikidata


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