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Arvo Askola

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Arvo Askola
Askola (left) and Ilmari Salminen at the 1936 Summer Olympics
Personal information
Full nameArvo Askola
Nationality Finland
Born(1909-12-02)2 December 1909
Valkeala, Finland
Died23 November 1975(1975-11-23) (aged 65)
Kuusankoski, Finland
Height1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight65 kg (143 lb)
Sport
SportRunning
Event(s)Steeplechase, 5000 m, 10000 m
ClubKymintehtaan 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
Representing  Finland
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1936 Berlin 10,000 metres
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 1934 Turin 10,000 metres

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]

References

  1. ^ Arvo Askola. trackfield.brinkster.net
  2. ^ Arvo Askola. sports-reference