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Erkki Kataja

Finnish pole vaulter (1924-1969).

Born June 19th, 1924 in Kuusankoski.

Died April 27th, 1969 at 44 years old in Kuusankoski.

Occupations
athletics competitor, javelin thrower, pole vaulter, police officer
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Neither the sun, nor death can be looked at steadily. François de La Rochefoucauld