Hjalmar Väre facts for kids
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| Full name | Hjalmar Väre |
| Born | 22 July 1892 Vihti, Finland |
| Died | 20 March 1952 (aged 59) Turku, Finland |
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Frans Albert Hjalmar Väre (born on 22 July 1892 – died on 20 March 1952) was a Finnish road racing cyclist. He was born in Vihti, Finland, and later passed away in Turku. Hjalmar Väre is best known for representing his country in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Hjalmar Väre's Olympic Journey
Hjalmar Väre was part of the Finnish cycling team at the 1912 Summer Olympics. This big event took place in Stockholm, Sweden.
Team Time Trial
In 1912, Hjalmar was a member of the Finnish cycling team. They competed in a race called the team time trial. In this event, teams of cyclists race against the clock. The Finnish team did very well, finishing in fifth place overall.
Individual Time Trial
Hjalmar Väre also competed in the individual time trial competition. This is a race where each cyclist rides alone against the clock. He finished 66th in this challenging event.
