About
Finnish speed skater who won five Olympic gold medals at the 1924 Chamonix and 1928 St. Moritz Olympic games.
Before Fame
He didn't begin speed skating until the age of 18.
Trivia
He won a total of seven Olympic medals during his career.
Family Life
He was married to Aliisa Kilpelainan.
Associated With
He was born in Helsinki, Finland where actor George Gaynes was also born.
