Historical FigureMale
Verner Weckman
1882 – 1968
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryJohan Verner Weckman was a wrestler who was the first Finnish Olympic gold medalist.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
July 26, 1882
Loviisa
Date of death
February 22, 1968
Helsinki
Citizenship
Finland
Occupations & fields
amateur wrestler
Awards & honours
Commander of the Order of the White Rose of FinlandCommander of the Order of the Lion of FinlandCross of Liberty, 2nd ClassCross of Liberty, 3rd ClassCross of Merit, in gold, of the Finnish SportsMemorial medal of the Winter War
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