Riku Korhonen (gymnast)
 Riku Korhonen circa 1907 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Aapeli Richard Korhonen |
| Nickname | Riku |
| National team | Finland |
| Born | March 29, 1883 Viipuri, Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire |
| Died | January 7, 1932 (aged 48) Viipuri, Finland |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Artistic gymnastics |
| Club | Viipurin Reipas |
Aapeli Richard "Riku" Korhonen (29 March 1883 – 7 January 1932) was a Finnish gymnast who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics.
He placed 75th in the 1908 Summer Olympics men's artistic individual all-around, and was the best rope climber in the event.[1]
He represented Viipurin Reipas and was a member of their honorary legion, a distinction for success in competitions.[2]
He was the father of Urho Korhonen, who competed in gymnastics at the 1928 Summer Olympics.[1]
References
- ^ a b Siukonen, Markku (2001). Urheilukunniamme puolustajat. Suomen olympiaedustajat 1906–2000. Suuri olympiateos (in Finnish). Vol. 12. Jyväskylä: Graface. p. 136. ISBN 951-98673-1-7.
- ^ Roni, Ranne (1951). Viipurin Reipas vv. 1891–1951 (in Finnish). Lahti. p. 207.
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