Clas Thunberg

Speedskater

Birthday April 5, 1893

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Finland

DEATH DATE Apr 28, 1973 (80)

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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.