Karl Henrik Lorentz Reilin (16 March 1874 – 18 January 1962) was a Finnish sports shooter, who competed at the 1908 and the 1912 Summer Olympics.[1]
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Karl Henrik Lorentz Reilin |
| National team | Finland |
| Born | 16 March 1874 Ulvila, Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire |
| Died | 18 January 1962 (aged 87) Helsinki, Finland |
| Occupation(s) | Mechanical engineer, railway official, railroad engineer, locomotive fireman, filer |
| Spouse | Maria Luoma |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Sports shooting |
| Games | Event | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | 300 metre free rifle, three positions | 45th | Source:[2] |
| 1912 Summer Olympics | 100 meter running deer, single shots | 27th |
He placed fifth at 300 metre rifle, 3 positions team event at the 1914 ISSF World Shooting Championships.[3]
He and Maria Luoma were the parents of Sirkka Elisabeth (1932–), who married Jaakko Tähtinen.[4]
Sources edit
- Siukonen, Markku (2001). Urheilukunniamme puolustajat. Suomen olympiaedustajat 1906–2000. Suuri olympiateos (in Finnish). Jyväskylä: Graface. p. 272. ISBN 951-98673-1-7.
References edit
- ^ "Karl Reilin". Olympedia. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
- ^ Mallon, Bill; Buchanan, Ian (2001). The 1908 Olympic Games: Results for All Competitors in All Events, With Commentary. Jefferson, North Carolina, United States: McFarland. p. 224. ISBN 978-0-7864-0598-5.
- ^ Siukonen, Markku (2001). Urheilukunniamme puolustajat. Suomen olympiaedustajat 1906–2000. Suuri olympiateos (in Finnish). Jyväskylä: Graface. p. 272. ISBN 951-98673-1-7.
- ^ Havu, I.; Poijärvi, L. Arvi P.; Parikka, Eino, eds. (1954). Kuka kukin on (Aikalaiskirja) 1954. Henkilötietoja nykypolven suomalaisista (in Finnish). Helsinki: Otava. p. 916. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
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