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Volmari Iso-Hollo, Finnish athlete (died 1969)

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Volmari Iso-Hollo

Athletics competitor

Volmari "Vomma" Fritijof Iso-Hollo was a Finnish runner. He competed at the 1932 and 1936 Olympics in the 3000 m steeplechase and 10000 m and won two gold, one silver and one bronze medals. Iso-Hollo was one of the last "Flying Finns", who dominated distance running between the…
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January 5

Day of the year

January 5 is the fifth day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 360 days remain until the end of the year.
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