Olavi Salsola
Finnish middle-distance runner
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Olavi Salsola (26 December 1933 in Keuruu – 8 October 1995 in Rauma) was a Finnish male middle distance runner.
FullnameOlavi Armas Tapani Salsola
NationalityFinnish
Olavi Salsola (right, with #12) | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Olavi Armas Tapani Salsola |
| Nationality | Finnish |
| Born | 26 December 1933 |
| Died | 8 October 1995 (aged 61) |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 65 kg (143 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Finland |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Middle distance running |
| Club | Turun Urheiluliitto |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best |
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Biography
In a fantastic evening of 1957, in the Finnish city of Turku, there was an extraordinary event (but also a strange coincidence), for the sport of athletics. Three Finnish athletes have gone under the previous world record of 1500 metres, all three were called by first name Olavi and all three were born in 1933.[1] For this reason, the three athletes are today remembered as "the three Olavis".[2]
World record
- 1500 metres: 3:40.2 -
Turku, 11 July 1957
Olympic results
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Olympic Games |  Melbourne |
Heat | 1500 metres | 3:55.00 |
