Arno Aleksanteri Saarinen (11 September 1884 – 7 February 1970) was a Finnish gymnast who won bronze in the 1908 Summer Olympics.
Early life and education Saarinen was born on 11 September 1884 to parents Gustaf Adolf Saarinen and Gustafva Lindborg. He completed his matriculation exam in Vaasa Finnish Real Lyceum in 1903. He graduated as a Master of Science in 1909.
Gymnastics career + Arno Saarinen at the Olympic GamesGamesEventRankNotes1908 Summer OlympicsMen's team 3rd Source:
He won the Finnish national championship in team gymnastics as a member of Ylioppilasvoimistelijat in 1909.
Post-gymnastics career Saarinen worked in various engineering jobs from 1909 to 1915. Then, he was an assistant manager at a SOK production plant from 1916 to 1949. Finally, he became a salesman from 1950–1964.
He completed engineer officer examination in 1928 and reached the rank of captain (eng.).
Personal life Saarinen married Varma Väiniö in 1928. They had three children: Antti Sakari (1920–) Taru Kirsti Kaarina (1933–) Ilkka Aarnio Kalevi (1935–)
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