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Veikko Salminen

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Veikko Salminen
Personal information
Born (1945-08-12) 12 August 1945 (age 79)
Helsinki, Finland
Sport
SportModern pentathlon, fencing
Medal record
Men's Modern Pentathlon
Representing  Finland
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1972 Munich Team

Veikko Salminen (born 12 August 1945) is a Finnish modern pentathlete and épée fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team modern pentathlon event at the 1972 Summer Olympics.[1][2]

His daughter, Laura Salminen, and son, Ismo Salminen, are also a modern pentathlon athletes.

References

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  1. ^ "Veikko Salminen Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 2020-04-17. Retrieved 2011-04-03.
  2. ^ "Veikko Salminen Olympic medals and stats". databaseolympics.com. Archived from the original on 2011-08-15. Retrieved 2011-04-03.