Arvo Askola
Finnish long-distance runner (1909–1975)
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Arvo Askola (2 December 1909 in Valkeala – 23 November 1975) was a Finnish long-distance runner. He won silver medals in the 10,000 m event at the 1936 Olympics and 1934 European Championships.[2]
FullnameArvo Askola
Nationality
Finland
FinlandBorn2 December 1909
Died23 November 1975 (aged 65)
Kuusankoski, Finland
Askola (2nd right) at the 1936 Summer Olympics | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Arvo Askola |
| Nationality | Finland |
| Born | 2 December 1909 |
| Died | 23 November 1975 (aged 65) Kuusankoski, Finland |
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 65 kg (143 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Running |
Events | Steeplechase, 5000 m, 10000 m |
| Club | Kymintehtaan Urheiluseura |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests | 3000 mS – 9:34.1 (1933) 5000 m – 14:30.0 (1937) 10000 m – 30:15.6 (1936)[1] |
Medal record | |
