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- ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Leo Vainonen Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
- ↑ "Ruotsin nyrkkeilykomeetta – Leo Vainonen". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 20 April 1975. p. 36. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
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