Paul Tirkkonen | |
Birth Date: | 9 October 1884 |
Birth Place: | Helsinki, Finland |
Death Place: | Helsinki, Finland |
Sport: | Greco-Roman wrestling |
Club: | HAK, Helsinki |
Show-Medals: | yes |
Paul Ernst Vilhelm Tirkkonen (9 October 1884 – 31 August 1968) was a lightweight Greco-Roman wrestler from Finland who won a bronze medal at the 1911 World Championships. Next year he competed at the 1912 Olympics, but was eliminated in the second round. His brother Theodor competed alongside, in a heavier weight category.[1] [2]