Lauri Virtanen

Olympic athlete

1904 – 1982

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Who was Lauri Virtanen?

Lauri Johannes "Lasse" Virtanen was a Finnish long-distance runner, winner of bronze medals in the 5000 metres and 10,000 metres at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

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Born
Aug 3, 1904
Finland
Also known as
  • Виртанен, Лаури
Nationality
  • Finland
Died
Feb 8, 1982
Turku

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on July 23, 2013

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