Kaarlo Koskelo
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Kaarlo Anton•Koskelo (Ääpälä-) |
| Used name | Kaarlo•Koskelo |
| Nick/petnames | Kalle |
| Born | 12 April 1888 in Kymi, Kotka, Kymenlaakso (FIN) |
| Died | 21 December 1953 in Astoria, Oregon (USA) |
| Measurements | 172 cm / 60-68 kg |
| Affiliations | Kotkan Riento, Kotka (FIN) |
| NOC |  Finland |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Kaarlo Koskelo had a very brief wrestling career, which was interrupted by World War I. The 1912 Olympic featherweight title is the only major international title that Koskelo earned and, during his career, he never won a Finnish title. After fighting in WWI and the Finnish Civil War, Koskelo emigrated to the United States in 1919 and settled in Astoria, Oregon, where he became a prominent local businessman.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | FIN |
Kaarlo Koskelo | |||
| Featherweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) | 1 | Gold |