Armas Pesonen
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Athletics
| Games | Event | Rank | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Javelin throw | 5th | 45.18 | Source:[2] |
| Freestyle javelin throw | 6th | 46.04 | Source:[3] His result briefly held the Olympic record in the event.[4] | |
| Long jump | Did not start | Source:[5] | ||
He is credited with a Finnish record in long jump, result 636,[6] made on 7 July 1906.[7]
His personal best in javelin was 50.62 metres with his better hand and 89.28 metres as his two handed total.[8] He recorded them in the qualification round of the 1909 Finnish championships.[9]
Career
He began working in the Finnish state railways at the age of 19, eventually becoming a station master in 1928.[10]
He fought in the Finnish Civil War in Karelia. He briefly served in the Finnish Defence Forces, reaching the rank of lieutenant. He later took part in White Guard activities.[10]
Sources
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