| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | William Arvid "Viljami"•Nieminen |
| Used name | Viljami•Nieminen |
| Other names | William Arvid Heikinpoika Nieminen |
| Born | 29 February 1888 in Tampere, Pirkanmaa (FIN) |
| Died | 13 April 1972 (aged 84 years 1 month 12 days) in Tampere, Pirkanmaa (FIN) |
| Affiliations | Finlaysonin voimistelu, Tampere (FIN) |
| NOC |  Finland |
Viljami Nieminen was a member of the Finnish gymnastics team that won silver behind Norway in the free system at the 1912 Olympic Games. He represented the Finlayson Gymnastics and Sports Club and was a member of the board of directors of the club in the 1920s. The company Finlayson was a cotton mill in Tampere in the early 20th century and one of Scandinavia’s most respected employers. The company founded a sports club for their employees. Viljami Nieminen seemed to have worked there as well and remained unmarried.
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Artistic Gymnastics (Gymnastics) | FIN |
Viljami Nieminen | |||
| All-Around, Individual, Men (Olympic) | 27 |
