Tatu Kolehmainen
Long-distance runner
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| Intro | Long-distance runner | |
| Places | Finland | |
| was | Runner Athlete Marathon runner Long-distance runner | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 21 April 1885, Kuopio, Northern Savonia, Eastern Finland Regional State Administrative Agency, Finland | |
| Death | 15 June 1967Helsinki, Helsinki sub-region, Uusimaa, Southern Finland Regional State Administrative Agency (aged 82 years) |
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Tatu Kolehmainen (21 April 1885 – 15 June 1967) was a Finnish long-distance runner who competed at the 1912 and 1920 Summer Olympics. In 1912 he reached the finals of 10,000 m and marathon races, but failed to finish due to a strong heat. In 1920 he placed 10th in the marathon. His younger brother Hannes competed alongside at the 1912 and 1920 Games.