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


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About Anton Collin

  • 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.

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