Ville Ritola
Finnish long distance runner
1896 — 1982
Quick Facts
Profession
Finnish long distance runner
Born
January 18, 1896
Died
1982 (age ~86)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
long-distance runner, athletics competitor, middle-distance runner
Grand Duchy of FinlandBorn in PeräseinäjokiDied in Helsinki
1896
Born in Peräseinäjoki (1896-01-18)
1982
Died in Helsinki
About
Vilho "Ville" Eino Ritola was a Finnish long-distance runner. Known as one of the "Flying Finns", he won five Olympic gold medals and three Olympic silver medals in the 1920s. He holds the record of winning most athletics medals at a single Games – four golds and two silvers in Paris 1924 – and ranks second in terms of most athletics gold medals at a single Games.
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Who is Ville Ritola?+
Vilho "Ville" Eino Ritola was a Finnish long-distance runner. Known as one of the "Flying Finns", he won five Olympic gold medals and three Olympic silver medals in the 1920s. He holds the record of winning most athletics medals at a single Games – four golds and two silvers in Paris 1924 – and rank
What does the name Ville mean?+
The name Ville means "a male given name. Etymology: Diminutive of Vilhelm, Vilho, Viljami and Willehard. Formal given name status since the 20th century.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Ville Ritola born?+
Ville Ritola was born on January 18, 1896.
When did Ville Ritola die?+
Ville Ritola died in 1982, at approximately 86 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name. Etymology: Diminutive of Vilhelm, Vilho, Viljami and Willehard. Formal given name status since the 20th century.
The name Ville is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a male given name. Etymology: Diminutive of Vilhelm, Vilho, Viljami and Willehard. Formal given name status since the 20th century.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Ville — January 18, 1896
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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