Leo Tynkkynen
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Leo Olavi•Tynkkynen |
| Used name | Leo•Tynkkynen |
| Born | 6 November 1934 in Lauritsala, Lappeenranta, Etelä-Karjala (FIN) |
| Died | 11 February 1971 in Lappeenranta, Etelä-Karjala (FIN) |
| Affiliations | Lauritsalan Teräs, Lauritsala, Lappeenranta (FIN) / Imatran Luistelijat, Imatra (FIN) |
| NOC |  Finland |
Biography
Personal Bests: 500 – 42.1 (1960); 1500 – 2:14.2 (1956); 5000 – 8:18.8 (1960); 10000 – 17:33.6 (1960).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Winter Olympics | Speed Skating (Skating) | FIN |
Leo Tynkkynen | |||
| 1,500 metres, Men (Olympic) | 26 | |||||
| 5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 25 | |||||
| 1960 Winter Olympics | Speed Skating (Skating) | FIN |
Leo Tynkkynen | |||
| 500 metres, Men (Olympic) | 19 | |||||
| 5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 21 | |||||
| 10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 24 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Died in Competition or Training (Tynkkynen drowned in 1971 when he broke through week ice while training.)