Ville Ritola
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Summary
Ville Ritola was born on January 18, 1896[1], in Peräseinäjoki[2]. He died on April 24, 1982[3], in Helsinki[4]. He worked as a long-distance runner[5], athletics competitor[6], and middle-distance runner[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (304 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Finland[9], Grand Duchy of Finland[10]
- Native language: Finnish[11]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Commons category: Ville Ritola[14]
- Sport: athletics[15]
- Family name: Ritola[16]
- Given name: Ville[17]
- Work location: New York City[18], Tampere[19], Helsinki[20]
- Participant in: 1928 Summer Olympics[21], 1924 Summer Olympics[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Finnish[23]
- Country for sport: Finland[24]
- End of work period: 1928[25]
- Height: 175 cm[26]
- Mass: 66 kg[27]
- Sports discipline competed in: long-distance running[28]
- Significant person: Paavo Nurmi[29]
Why It Matters
Ville Ritola has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Ville Ritola born?
Ville Ritola's place of birth was Peräseinäjoki[2].
Where did Ville Ritola die?
Ville Ritola died in Helsinki[4].
What did Ville Ritola do for work?
Ville Ritola worked as a long-distance runner[5], athletics competitor[6], and middle-distance runner[7].
What awards did Ville Ritola receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[12].