Paavo Salminen
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Paavo Eerikki•Salminen |
| Used name | Paavo•Salminen |
| Born | 19 November 1911 in Helsinki, Uusimaa (FIN) |
| Died | 27 April 1989 in Helsinki, Uusimaa (FIN) |
| Affiliations | HT Helsinki, Helsinki (FIN) |
| NOC |  Finland |
Biography
Paavo Salminen was a goaltender for Finland in 12 international matches between 1936 and 1939. The match against Peru during the 1936 Olympics was his first international appearance. The following year he also played goal in one of the World Cup qualifiers. On the club level he competed for Helsingin Toverit (HT). During this time, the club won the 1942 Finnish Championship and ended in third place in 1934, 1935 and 1939.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Football (Football) | FIN |
Paavo Salminen | |||
| Football, Men (Olympic) | Finland | =9 |