Lauri Vilkko

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameLauri Tapani•Vilkko
Used nameLauri•Vilkko
Born13 August 1925 in Rautjärvi, Etelä-Karjala (FIN)
Died13 October 2017 in Tuusula, Uusimaa (FIN)
Measurements175 cm / 62-63 kg
NOC Finland
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Besides his Olympic bronze medal, Lauri Vikko won silvers in the individual and team events at the 1949 and 1951 World Championships and team silver and individual bronze at the 1950 World Championships. Vilkko was also Finnish champion in 1951-52 and took silver at the 1949 Finnish Championships. He was also named as the best Finnish modern pentathlete of the year four times in a row (1948-51). By profession Vilkko was a soldier, retiring from the force in 1985 with the rank of Colonel.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Summer Olympics Modern Pentathlon FIN Lauri Vilkko
Individual, Men (Olympic) 4
1952 Summer Olympics Modern Pentathlon FIN Lauri Vilkko
Individual, Men (Olympic) 7
Team, Men (Olympic) Finland 3 Bronze