Yrjö Kolho
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Silver | 1920 Antwerp | team running deer, single shots |
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Bronze | 1920 Antwerp | team running deer, double shots |
Yrjö Eliel Kolho (née Saxberg, April 23, 1888 – February 13, 1969) was a Finnish sport shooter who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.
He was born in Keuruu and died in Vilppula. He changed his name in 1905.
In 1920 he won the silver medal as member of the Finnish team in the team running deer, single shots event and the bronze medal in the team running deer, double shots competition.
In the 1920 Summer Olympics he also participated in the following events:
- 100 metre running deer, single shots - fourth place
- Team 50 metre free pistol - eleventh place
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