Arvo Askola (2 December 1909, Valkeala – 23 November 1975) was a Finnish long-distance runner. He won silver medals in the 10,000 m event at the 1936 Olympics and 1934 European Championships.[2]
Askola (2nd right) at the 1936 Summer Olympics | ||||||||||||||||||
Personal information | ||||||||||||||||||
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Full name | Arvo Askola | |||||||||||||||||
Nationality | ||||||||||||||||||
Born | Valkeala, Finland, Russian Empire | 2 December 1909|||||||||||||||||
Died | 23 November 1975 Kuusankoski, Finland | (aged 65)|||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | |||||||||||||||||
Weight | 65 kg (143 lb) | |||||||||||||||||
Sport | ||||||||||||||||||
Sport | Running | |||||||||||||||||
Event(s) | Steeplechase, 5000 m, 10000 m | |||||||||||||||||
Club | Kymintehtaan Urheiluseura | |||||||||||||||||
Achievements and titles | ||||||||||||||||||
Personal best(s) | 3000 mS – 9:34.1 (1933) 5000 m – 14:30.0 (1937) 10000 m – 30:15.6 (1936)[1] | |||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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References
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- ^ Arvo Askola. trackfield.brinkster.net
- ^ Arvo Askola. sports-reference
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