Kaarlo Koskelo

Kaarlo Anton "Kalle" Koskelo (12 April 1888 – 21 December 1953) was a Greco-Roman wrestler from Finland who won the featherweight event at the 1912 Olympics.[1] He then fought in World War I and Finnish Civil War, and in 1919 immigrated to the United States. He settled in Astoria, Oregon, where he became a prominent local businessman.[2]

Kaarlo Koskelo
Personal information
Born12 April 1888
Kotka, Finland
Died21 December 1953 (aged 65)
Astoria, Oregon, United States
Height1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight60–68 kg (132–150 lb)
Sport
SportGreco-Roman wrestling
ClubKotkan Riento, Kotka
Medal record
Men's Greco-Roman wrestling
Representing  Finland
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1912 Stockholm Featherweight

Family

Kaarlo Koskelo married Lydia Koskelo (née Husa, 1889–1973) in 1909. Their son Elmer Koskelo (1912–1997) was a star javelin thrower at the University of Oregon.[3][4]

References
  1. "Kaarlo Koskelo". Olympedia. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  2. "Kaarlo Koskelo". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020.
  3. "Former Webfoot Javelin Star Is Sent to Prison". The Capital Journal. Salem, OR. 22 February 1951. p. 14. Retrieved 4 November 2022 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  4. "Jealous Slayer Given 10 Years in Penitentiary". Statesman Journal. Salem, OR. 22 February 1951. p. 2. Retrieved 4 November 2022 – via Newspapers.com. open access
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