| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | Male | |
| Full name | Veikko Tapani•Lavonen | |
| Used name | Veikko•Lavonen | |
| Nick/petnames | Veka | |
| Born | 1 February 1945 in Keuruu, Keski-Suomi | |
| Measurements | 173 cm / 68-74 kg | |
| NOC | Finland |
Veikko Lavonen had the following finishes at major championships – 1974 World Championship: 74.0 kg. Greco-Roman (6th); 1972 European Championship: 68.0 kg. Greco-Roman (5th).
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | Veikko Lavonen | ||||
| Lightweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) | =16 |