Pertti Karppinen

  • male, 56 years old
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Pertti Johannes Karppinen (born February 17, 1953 in Vehmaa) is a Finnish rower who is legendary for his three consecutive Olympic Gold medals in Single Sculls in 1976, 1980, and 1984. He also won World Championships in 1979 and 1985. He once held the world record in indoor rowing. Karppinen's style was to row a steady race and finish with a devastating sprint. In the early portions of the race, he would often trail his rivals by several boat length, … Wikipedia
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February 17, 1953
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