Lasse Virtanen
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Lauri Johannes "Lasse"•Virtanen |
| Used name | Lasse•Virtanen |
| Born | 3 August 1904 in Uskela, Salo, Varsinais-Suomi (FIN) |
| Died | 8 February 1982 in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi (FIN) |
| Measurements | 172 cm / 68 kg |
| Affiliations | Turun Riento, Turku (FIN) |
| NOC |  Finland |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
Biography
Lauri “Lasse” Virtanen had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 1932 Olympics 5000 metres, 3rd in the 1932 Olympics 10000 metres. In the 1934 European Championships 5000 metres he finished fourth.
Personal Bests: 5000 – 14:36.8 (1932); 10000 – 30:30.7 (1933); Mar – 2-48:53 (1935).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 Summer Olympics | Athletics | FIN |
Lasse Virtanen | |||
| 5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 3 | Bronze | ||||
| 10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 3 | Bronze | ||||
| Marathon, Men (Olympic) |
Olympic family relations
- Brother of Eino Virtanen