Frans Wilhelm "Ville" Pörhölä (1897 – 1964) was a Finnish athlete who competed in shot put, discus throw, hammer throw and weight throw.
Pörhölä won the gold medal in shot put at the 1920 Summer Olympics. He also competed in discus throw finishing in eighth place and in weight throw in which he was ninth. He later concentrated on work leaving his sports career behind him. He re-emerged in the sports scene as a hammer thrower in 1929, and later became an Olympic silver medalist in 1932 and European champion in 1934. At his last Olympics in 1936 he finished 11th.
Early - Mid 20th Century, Divided Back, Unposted, 4 x 6"
Very Rare Finland Olympics Postcard. Several more different Finnish Olympiad’s RPPC Postcards can be found in our store.
Postcard is in good condition. See pics for details. Sold as Pictured.
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