Viljo Leskinen
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Viljo Armas Antero Leskinen |
| Born | 16 December 1909 Toholampi, Grand Duchy of Finland |
| Died | 16 November 1945 (aged 35) Helsinki, Finland |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Sports shooting |
Viljo Armas Antero Leskinen (16 December 1909 – 16 November 1945) was a Finnish sports shooter. He competed in the 50 m rifle event at the 1936 Summer Olympics.[1] In November 1945, Leskinen shot and killed a woman in a dispute and then committed suicide.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Viljo Leskinen". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
- ^ "Viljo Leskinen". Olympedia. Archived from the original on 18 November 2020. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
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