Vilho Niittymaa
 Vilho Niittymaa in 1922 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 August 1896 Yläne, Finland |
| Died | 29 June 1979 (aged 82) Helsinki, Finland |
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Discus throw, hammer throw, shot put |
| Club | Rauman Urheilijat |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | DT – 46.95 m (1923) HT – 37.13 m (1919) SP – 13.57 m (1922)[1][2] |
Vilho Aleksander Niittymaa (19 August 1896 – 29 June 1979) was a Finnish athlete who competed in the discus throw, hammer throw and shot put. He won a silver medal in the discus at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
References[]
- ^ Vilho Niittymaa. sports-reference.com
- ^ Vilho Niittymaa. trackfield.brinkster.net
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