Salomon Könönen
Finnish long-distance runner
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Salomo "Salomon" Könönen (8 June 1916 – 21 February 1979) was a Finnish long-distance runner. He competed in the 10000 m event at the 1948 Summer Olympics and finished ninth.[1]
Born8 June 1916
Suonenjoki, Finland
Died21 February 1979 (aged 62)
Kotka, Finland
Height172 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Weight63 kg (139 lb)
Könönen (right) at the 1948 Olympics | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 June 1916 Suonenjoki, Finland |
| Died | 21 February 1979 (aged 62) Kotka, Finland |
| Height | 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) |
| Weight | 63 kg (139 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Events | 5000 m, 10000 m, marathon |
| Club | Kotkan Into |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests | 5000 m – 14:35.6 (1947) 10000 m – 30:10.8 (1948) Marathon – 2:28:40 (1949)[1][2] |
