Voitto Hellsten
Finnish sprinter (1932–1998)
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Voitto Valdemar Hellsten[1][2][3] (15 February 1932 – 7 December 1998), sometimes spelled as Voitto Hellstén,[4] was a Finnish sprinter. Hellsten[5] competed in 100–400 m events at the 1952, 1956 and 1960 Olympics and won a bronze medal in the 400 m in 1956, shared with Ardalion Ignatyev.[4]
Born15 February 1932
Pertteli, Finland
Died7 December 1998 (aged 66)
Turku, Finland
Height1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)
Weight70–74 kg (154–163 lb)
Voitto Hellsten chasing Hans-Joachim Reske in the 400 m heats at the 1960 Olympics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 15 February 1932 Pertteli, Finland | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 7 December 1998 (aged 66) Turku, Finland | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 70–74 kg (154–163 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Athletics | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Event | 100, 200, 400 m | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | TuTo, Turku | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Achievements and titles | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Personal best(s) | 100 m – 10.6 (1955) 200 m – 21.3 (1956) 400 m – 46.20 (1956) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Hellsten was often successful at the annual athletics meetings between Finland and Sweden.[6]
From 1962 to 1970, Voitto Hellsten was a member of the Finnish parliament, where he represented the Social Democratic Party.[1]
