David Teivonen
David Toivo Teivonen (6 June 1889 – 1937) was a Finnish gymnast who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics men's artistic individual all-around event. He placed 91st.[1]
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| Personal information | |
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| Full name | David Toivo Teivonen |
| National team | Finland |
| Citizenship |
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| Born | 6 June 1889 Vyborg, Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire |
| Died | 1937 (aged 47–48) Soviet Union |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Artistic gymnastics |
| Club | Viipurin Reipas |
He was part of the Viipurin Reipas team that won the gymnastics Finnish national championship in 1906.[2]
He received the Mercantile Marine War Medal.[3]
He moved to Soviet Union and became its citizen in 1937.[4] He died that year.[5]
References
- Siukonen, Markku (2001). Urheilukunniamme puolustajat. Suomen olympiaedustajat 1906–2000. Suuri olympiateos (in Finnish). 12. Jyväskylä: Graface. p. 240. ISBN 951-98673-1-7.
- Roni, Ranne (1951). Viipurin Reipas vv. 1891–1951 (in Finnish). Lahti. p. 44.
- "Medal Card of Teivonen, David Place of Birth: Wiborg Date of Birth: 1889". The National Archives. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
- Siukonen, Markku (2001). Urheilukunniamme puolustajat. Suomen olympiaedustajat 1906–2000. Suuri olympiateos (in Finnish). 12. Jyväskylä: Graface. p. 332. ISBN 951-98673-1-7.
- Mallon, Bill; Buchanan, Ian (2000). The 1908 Olympic Games. Results for All Competitors in All Events, with Commentary. Jefferson: McFarland. p. 430. ISBN 0-7864-0598-8.
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