Ville Ritola

Finnish long distance runner.

Born January 18th, 1896 in Peräseinäjoki. [ref]

Died April 24th, 1982 at 86 years old in Helsinki.

Occupations
athletics competitor, long-distance runner, middle-distance runner
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