Klaus Suomela

Full name: Klaus Uuno Suomela (Lindholm-)
Gender: Male
Born: November 10, 1888 in Porvoo, Itä-Uusimaa, Finland
Died: April 4, 1962 in Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
Country: Finland
Sport: Gymnastics, Art Competitions

Medals: 1 Silver (1 Total)

Biography

Klaus Suomela was an influentual professor at the University of Helsinki, where he was the first teacher for dramatic arts. His also worked as a writer, gymnastics and sport teacher, Doctor of Philosophy, and sports journalist. He also competed in the 1924 Olympic Arts Competitions. His sons Päivö and Launo also became authors.

Results

Games	Age	City	Sport	Event	Team	NOC	Rank	Medal
1912 Summer	23	Stockholm	Gymnastics	Men's Team All-Around, Free System	Finland	FIN	2	Silver
1924 Summer	35	Paris	Art Competitions	Mixed Literature	Finland	FIN	AC

Mixed Literature

Event History

Games	Age	City	Sport	Country	Phase	Unit	Rank		Title
1924 Summer	35	Paris	Art Competitions	Finland	Final Standings		AC		Milon

Men's Team All-Around, Free System

Event History

Games	Age	City	Sport	Team	NOC	Phase	Unit	Rank		TP
1912 Summer	23	Stockholm	Gymnastics	Finland	FIN	Final Standings		2		21.85

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