Vesa Törnroos

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameVesa Petteri•Törnroos
Used nameVesa•Törnroos
Nick/petnamesVesku
Born2 September 1982 in Pertunmaa, Etelä-Savo (FIN)
Died15 April 2020 in Pertunmaa, Etelä-Savo (FIN)
Measurements174 cm / 93 kg
AffiliationsLahden Ampumaseura
NOC Finland

Biography

Vesa Törnroos was a trap shooter who competed at the 2016 Rio Olympics, finishing 11th. He also competed at the World Championships in 2014 and 2015. Törnroos died quite young, from cancer, after having fought the disease for several years, including through his Olympic appearance.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
2016 Summer Olympics Shooting FIN Vesa Törnroos
Trap, Men (Olympic) 11

Special Notes