Jaakko Luoma

Jaakko Luoma (9 July 1897 12 March 1940) was a Finnish middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 1500 metres at the 1924 Summer Olympics.[1] He was killed in action during World War II.[2]

Jaakko Luoma
Personal information
NationalityFinnish
Born(1897-07-09)9 July 1897
Died12 March 1940(1940-03-12) (aged 42)
Sport
SportMiddle-distance running
Event(s)1500 metres

References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Jaakko Luoma Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  2. "Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
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