Tauno Luiro
Finnish ski jumper
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Tauno Johannes Luiro (24 February 1932 – 29 October 1955) was a Finnish ski jumper.
Born24 February 1932
Rovaniemi, Finland
Died29 October 1955 (aged 23)
Rovaniemi, Finland
Country
Finland
FinlandSportSkiing
Luiro at the 1952 Olympics | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 February 1932 Rovaniemi, Finland |
| Died | 29 October 1955 (aged 23) Rovaniemi, Finland |
| Sport | |
| Country | Finland |
| Sport | Skiing |
| Club | Ounasvaaran Hiihtoseura |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests | 139 m (456 ft) Oberstdorf, West Germany (2 March 1951) |
Career
In February 1951 he became the first non-Norwegian to win the youth ski jumping competition in Holmenkollen, Oslo.
On 2 March 1951 he set a new world record at 139 metres (456 ft) on Heini-Klopfer-Skiflugschanze in Oberstdorf, West Germany, which remained unbeaten until 1961.[1][2][3]
He competed in the individual large hill event at the 1952 Winter Olympics and tied for 18th place.[4][5]
Luiro suffered from diabetes, and died of lung tuberculosis in 1955, aged 23. His younger brother Erkki Luiro was an Olympic Nordic combined competitor, while his nephew Tauno Käyhkö became an Olympic ski jumper.[4]
Ski jumping world record
| Date | Hill | Location | Metres | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 March 1951 | Heini-Klopfer-Skiflugschanze | Oberstdorf, West Germany | 139 | 456 |
