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Finland · MAG · 1956 – 1960

Olavi Leimuvirta

Olavi Leimuvirta competed for Finland in men's artistic gymnastics, 1956–1960.

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Career, in brief

Olavi Leimuvirta was a two-time Olympian for Finland in men's artistic gymnastics, competing from 1956 through 1960.

Timeline

Career arc, year by year.

Olympic — 2 appearances

1960 Rome Olympics

Rome
All-Around Final 110.250 — 33rd 33rd

1956 Melbourne Olympics

Melbourne
All-Around Final 109.350 — 27th 27th

Team affiliations

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Sources

Sources olympedia.org (Rome 1960, Melbourne 1956)
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