Viljo Heino
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Viljo Akseli•Heino |
| Used name | Viljo•Heino |
| Nick/petnames | Ville |
| Born | 1 March 1914 in Iitti, Kymenlaakso (FIN) |
| Died | 15 September 1998 in Tampere, Pirkanmaa (FIN) |
| Measurements | 175 cm / 63 kg |
| Affiliations | Karhulan Katajaiset, Karhula, Kotka (FIN) |
| NOC |  Finland |
Biography
Viljo Heinohad the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1946 European Championships 10000 metres. In the 1946 European Championships 5000 metres he finished fourth.
Personal Bests: 10000 – 29:27.2 (1949); Mar – 2-41:22 (1948).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Athletics | FIN |
Viljo Heino | |||
| 10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | ||||||
| Marathon, Men (Olympic) | 11 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Athletics Championships (1–0–0 1946 Oslo gold: 10000 m)