Anton Collin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Anton Collin

Finnish cross-country skier and cyclist

Date of Birth: 12-Oct-1891

Place of Birth: Pihlajavesi, Finland

Date of Death: 31-May-1973

Profession: sport cyclist, cross-country skier

Nationality: Finland

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Anton Johannes Collin (12 October 1891 – 31 May 1973) was a Finnish cross country skier and road cyclist.
He won the 50 km event at the 1922 Holmenkollen ski festival, becoming the first non-Norwegian to win at Holmenkollen.
At the 1924 Winter Olympics he placed 16th over 18 km, and failed to finish his 50 km race.
He also abandoned his 188 km cycling race at the 1924 Summer Olympics.