Erkki Kerttula
1909–1989Erkki Kerttula claimed he would have easily won gold at the 1952 Olympics but napped before the final matches.
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Erkki Kerttula and Rolf Wiik were considered Finland's two best Olympic fencers.
Erkki Kerttula said he would have easily won the gold at the 1952 Olympics, but he went to take a nap before the last matches and was woken only a few minutes before they began.
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