Paul Tirkkonen
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Paul Ernst Vilhelm•Tirkkonen |
| Used name | Paul•Tirkkonen |
| Born | 9 October 1884 in Helsinki, Uusimaa (FIN) |
| Died | 31 August 1968 (aged 83 years 10 months 22 days) in Helsinki, Uusimaa (FIN) |
| Affiliations | HAK, Helsinki (FIN) |
| NOC |  Finland |
Biography
Paul Tirkkonen, like his brother Theodor, was already a veteran, when he competed in the Greco-Roman lightweight division at the Stockholm Olympics. He withdrew from the competition after losing to Sweden’s future silver medalist Gustaf Malmström.
His first major achievements came as early as 1906 and in 1907, when he placed 3rd and 2nd, respectively, in the < 70 kg class at the Finnish Championships. In 1911, he won bronze at the unofficial World Championships in Helsinki in the < 67 kg division.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | FIN |
Paul Tirkkonen | |||
| Lightweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) | AC r2/8 |
Olympic family relations
- Brother of Theodor Tirkkonen