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Paavo ("Pekka") Johansson (later Jaale) (21 October 1895, in Helsinki – 5 December 1983) was a Finnish athlete who competed mainly in the javelin throw.[1]

Olympic medal record
Men’s athletics
Representing  Finland
	1920 Antwerp	Javelin throw

Johansson competed for Finland in the 1920 Summer Olympics held in Antwerp, Belgium, winning the bronze behind Jonni Myyrä and Urho Peltonen and ahead of Julius Saaristo as Finland claimed the first four spots. He also took part in the decathlon, but dropped out after the first day. He returned to Olympics four years later at Paris, this time competing only in the javelin, but failed to make the six man final.[2]

He also played football as a forward. He made one appearance for the Finland national team in 1919.[3]

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- [en] Paavo Johansson

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[fr] Pekka Johansson

Paavo « Pekka » Johansson puis Jaale, surnommé Suomen Jim Thorpe[1] (né le 21 octobre 1895 à Helsinki et décédé le 5 décembre 1983 dans la même ville) est un athlète finlandais spécialiste du lancer de javelot. Son club était le HKV.

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[it] Paavo Johansson

Paavo Johansson (Helsinki, 21 ottobre 1895 – Helsinki, 5 dicembre 1983) è stato un giavellottista e multiplista finlandese.

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[ru] Йоханссон, Пааво

Пааво Йоханссон (фин. Paavo Johansson; 21 октября 1895 — 5 декабря 1983) — финский легкоатлет, призёр Олимпийских игр.

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