Oskar Kirmes

Karl Oskar Kirmes (born 19 December 1995) is a Finnish male artistic gymnast of Estonian and Swedish descent, representing his nation in international competitions. He participated in every edition of the World Championships since his debut in 2013,[2] and qualified for the 2016 Summer Olympics, becoming the first male gymnast from his nation to do so in forty-four years.[1][3]

Oskar Kirmes
Full nameKarl Oskar Kirmes
Country represented Finland
Born (1995-12-19) 19 December 1995
Reykjavik, Iceland
ResidenceEspoo, Finland
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)[1]
Weight62 kg (137 lb)[1]
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
LevelSenior international elite
Years on national team2013-present
ClubEspoon Telinetaiturit
Head coach(es)Timo Holopainen

References

  1. "Oskar Kirmes". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on 26 August 2016. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
  2. "2013 World Gymnastics Championships – Entry List by NOC" (PDF). Longines. p. 3. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  3. "Getting to the Olympics is an achievement in itself". Yle. 9 August 2016. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
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