Yrjö Linko
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Yrjö Antti Linko (1 February 1885 – 22 March 1934) was a Finnish gymnast who won bronze at the 1908 Summer Olympics.[1]
Biography
His parents were senior conductor A. G. Lindholm and Edla Johanna Fredberg.[2] He finnicized his familyname from Lindholm to Linko in 1906.[3] He married Hilja Linnéa Knutsson (1892–) in 1914.[2]
He did his matriculation exam in 1905. He graduated as a physiotherapist and a physical education teacher in 1911. He obtained the degree of Licentiate of Medicine in 1913.[2]
He worked as a physician in various places of employment from 1911 and as a physical education teacher in 1912–1913.[2]
He served as a physician in the White Guard during and after the Finnish Civil War, reaching the rank of captain (med.) in 1921.[2]
He was awarded the Cross of Liberty, 4th Class and the Commemorative medal of Liberation war.[2]
He died of pneumonia.[4]
Gymnastics
| Games | Event | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Men's team | 3rd | Source: [5] |
He won the Finnish national championship in team gymnastics as a member of Ylioppilasvoimistelijat in 1909.[6]
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