Verner Järvinen
Finnish athletics competitor (1870-1941) · Finland · On the map · Athletes · Died at 70
Venne "Verner" Järvinen was a Finnish track and field athlete, who competed mostly in throwing events. He won the gold medal in the Greek-style discus in the 1906 Intercalated Games, and the bronze in the 1908 Summer Olympics, becoming the first Finnish Olympic medalist in athletics.
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He won the Finnish championship in Greek style discus three times in 1909-1911 and held the national record in discus and hammer throw.
