Lauri Virtanen
Finnish long-distance runner
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Lauri Johannes Virtanen also known as Lasse Virtanen (3 August 1904 – 8 February 1982) was a Finnish long-distance runner who competed at the 1932 Summer Olympics.[1]
Born3 August 1904
Died8 February 1982 (aged 77)
Turku, Finland
Height1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight68 kg (150 lb)
Lauri Virtanen in 1932 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 August 1904 |
| Died | 8 February 1982 (aged 77) Turku, Finland |
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Weight | 68 kg (150 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Events | 5000 m, 10000 m, marathon |
| Club | Turun Riento, Turku |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests | 5000 m – 14:36.8 (1932) 10000 m – 30:30.7 (1933); Marathon – 2:48:53 (1935)[1][2] |
Medal record | |
Career
Virtanen won the British AAA Championships title in the 4 miles event at the British 1930 AAA Championships.[3][4][5]
Virtanen won bronze medals in the 5000 metres and 10,000 metres during the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles.[6]
He finished fourth in the 5000 metres at the 1934 European Championships. His brother Eino was an Olympic wrestler.[1][7]
