Väinö Eskola
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Väinö Viktor•Eskola |
| Used name | Väinö•Eskola |
| Born | 1 September 1894 in Kalvola, Hämeenlinna, Kanta-Häme (FIN) |
| Died | 17 October 1952 in Hämeenlinna, Kanta-Häme (FIN) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 70 kg |
| Affiliations | Hämeenlinnan Tarmo, Hämeenlinna (FIN) |
| NOC |  Finland |
Biography
Väinö Eskola was a Finnish sprinter who represented Hämeenlinnan Tarmo. Eskola ran in the 100 metres and the 4 × 100 metres relay at the 1924 Paris Olympics but did not progress from the heats in either race. His granddaughter Riitta Ollikka competed in Alpine skiing at the 1976 Innsbruck Olympics.
Personal Best: 100 – 11.0 (1924).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 Summer Olympics | Athletics | FIN |
Väinö Eskola | |||
| 100 metres, Men (Olympic) | 3 h17 r1/4 | |||||
| 4 × 100 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | Finland | 3 h3 r1/3 |
Olympic family relations
- Grandfather of Riitta Ollikka