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Kalle Ebb

Full name: Karl Alfred "Kalle" Ebb
Gender: Male
Born: September 6, 1896 in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi, Finland
Died: August 22, 1988 in Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
Affiliations: HKV, Helsinki (FIN)
Country: FIN Finland
Sport: Athletics

Biography

Kalle Ebb, an all-round sportsman, took fifth place in the 3000 m steeple chase at the 1924 Olympics, in the shadow of better known compatriots Nurmi and Ritola. Ebb also competed in motorsports, where he was mostly active in races in the Nordic countries, claiming several victories in the Finnish GP.

Personal Best: 3000S – 9:57.6 (1924).

Results

Games Age City Sport Event Team NOC Rank Medal
1924 Summer 27 Paris Athletics Men's 3,000 metres Steeplechase Finland FIN 5

Men's 3,000 metres Steeplechase

Event History
Games Age City Sport Country Phase Unit Rank T
1924 Summer 27 Paris Athletics Finland Final 5 9:57.5
1924 Summer 27 Paris Athletics Finland Round One Heat Two 3 QU