Teodor Koskenniemi

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameFredrik Teodor•Koskenniemi
Used nameTeodor•Koskenniemi
Nick/petnamesTeudor, Teutori, Teudori
Born5 November 1887 in Vihti, Uusimaa (FIN)
Died15 March 1965 in Vihti, Uusimaa (FIN)
Measurements172 cm / 63 kg
AffiliationsHKV, Helsinki (FIN)
NOC Finland
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Teodor Koskenniemi only narrowly missed the medal ranks in the individual races, finishing fourth in the 5,000 m and sixth in the cross-country run. But with the team he was one of the Finnish runners counting for the team score. In 1919, he was a Finnish champion in the 5,000 meters.

Personal Best: 5000 – 15:17.0 (1920).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1920 Summer Olympics Athletics FIN Teodor Koskenniemi
5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 4
10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) DNS
3,000 metres Steeplechase, Men (Olympic) DNS
Cross-Country, Individual, Men (Olympic) 6
Cross-Country, Team, Men (Olympic) Finland 1 Gold