Eduard Kõppo
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 30, 1894 Paide, Soviet Union |
| Died | November 6, 1966 (aged 72) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Figure skating Bandy Swimming Rowing |
Eduard Kõppo (also Kepp; 30 May 1894 – 6 November 1966) was an Estonian sports figure.[1]
In 1918 he won Estonian Figure Skating Championships in men's singles. He won championships also in bandy, relay swimming and rowing.[1]
In 1940s he was acting chairman of Estonian Sports Association Kalev, and in 1944 its chairman.[1]
He participated on Estonian War of Independence, belonging to military unit called Kalevlaste Maleva.[1]
Awards
[edit]- 1929: Order of the Cross of the Eagle, V class[2]
- 1938: Order of the White Star, V class[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Eduard_Kõppo". esbl.ee. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
- ^ "Eduard_Kepp". www.president.ee. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
- ^ "Eduard_Kõppo". www.president.ee. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
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