Eino Penttilä (27 August 1906 – 24 November 1982) was a Finnish javelin thrower who won a bronze medal at the 1932 Summer Olympics, behind teammates Matti Järvinen and Matti Sippala.[1]

Eino Penttilä
Personal information
Born27 August 1906
Joutseno, Finland
Died24 November 1982 (aged 76)
Pori, Finland
Height1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight81 kg (179 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
EventJavelin throw
ClubHKV, Helsinki
Achievements and titles
Personal best70.64 m (1932)[1][2]
Medal record
Representing  Finland
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1932 Los Angeles Javelin throw

Career

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Penttlä was a Biathlon competitor who changed to javelin throw at the age of 15. He won the national title in 1926–1928, and set a new world record in October 1927. He was a favorite at the 1928 Olympics, but finished sixth due to an elbow injury. After that he lost domestic competitions to Matti Järvinen, and at the 1932 Games finished third. He retired in 1936 due to the old injury.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Eino Penttilä. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Eino Penttilä. trackfield.brinkster.net