Esko Silvennoinen
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Esko Kalevi•Silvennoinen |
| Used name | Esko•Silvennoinen |
| Nick/petnames | Silivs |
| Born | 12 August 1931 in Vyborg, Leningrad (RUS) |
| Died | 18 November 2020 (aged 89 years 3 months 6 days) in Hämeenlinna, Kanta-Häme (FIN) |
| Measurements | 172 cm / 70 kg |
| Affiliations | HPK, Hämeenlinna (FIN) / Hämeenlinnan Tarmo, Hämeenlinna (FIN) |
| NOC |  Finland |
Biography
During the 1950s and early 1960s Finnish sportsman Esko Silvennoinen played both field and ice hockey. In the former Silvennoinen represented Hämeenlinnan Pallokerho, winning the Finnish field hockey championship in 1951, 1952, and 1954. His early performances also earned him a place on the Olympic team for his home Games in Helsinki in 1952. On the ice Silvennoinen represented Hämeenlinnan Tarmo, finishing runner-up in the national championship in 1953 and 1956, as well as third in 1952 and 1958.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Summer Olympics | Hockey | FIN |
Esko Silvennoinen | |||
| Hockey, Men (Olympic) | Finland | =9 |