Vilho Vauhkonen

Who was Vilho Vauhkonen?

Vilhelm "Vilho" Vauhkonen was a Finnish sport shooter who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

He was born in Pieksämäki and died in Helsinki.

In 1912 he finished fifth with the Finnish team in the team free rifle event and 41st in the 300 metre free rifle, three positions competition.

Eight years later he won two bronze medals as member of the Finnish team in the team running deer, double shots event and in the team 300 metre military rifle, prone competition.

In the 1920 Summer Olympics he also participated in the following events:

300 metre military rifle, prone - fourth place

Team free rifle - fourth place

Team 300 metre military rifle, standing - seventh place

Team 600 metre military rifle, prone - eighth place

Team 300 and 600 metre military rifle, prone - tenth place

300 metre free rifle, three positions - place unknown