Riku Korhonen (gymnast)

Riku Korhonen
Riku Korhonen circa 1907
Personal information
Full name Aapeli Richard Korhonen
Nickname(s) Riku
National team Finland
Born (1883-03-29)March 29, 1883
Viipuri, Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire
Died January 7, 1932(1932-01-07) (aged 48)
Viipuri, Finland
Sport
Sport Artistic gymnastics
Club Viipurin Reipas

Aapeli Richard "Riku" Korhonen (29 March 1883 – 7 January 1932) was a Finnish gymnast who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics.

He placed 75th in the 1908 Summer Olympics men's artistic individual all-around, and was the best rope climber in the event.[1]

He represented Viipurin Reipas and was a member of their honorary legion, a distinction for success in competitions.[2]

He was the father of Urho Korhonen, who competed in gymnastics at the 1928 Summer Olympics.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Siukonen, Markku (2001). Urheilukunniamme puolustajat. Suomen olympiaedustajat 1906–2000. Suuri olympiateos (in Finnish). 12. Jyväskylä: Graface. p. 136. ISBN 951-98673-1-7.
  2. ↑ Roni, Ranne (1951). Viipurin Reipas vv. 1891–1951 (in Finnish). Lahti. p. 207.


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