Veikko Karvonen
Biographical information
| Type | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Veikko Leo•Karvonen |
| Used name | Veikko•Karvonen |
| Nick/petnames | Lentävä postimies |
| Born | 5 January 1926 in Gromovo, Leningrad (RUS) |
| Died | 1 August 2007 in Turku (FIN) |
| Measurements | 165 cm / 53-55 kg |
| Affiliations | Saarijärven Pullistus, Saarijärvi (FIN) |
| NOC(s) |  Finland |
Biography
Personal Best: Mar – 2-18:57 (1956).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) | Event | Status | Team | Pos | Representing | 2nd NOC | As | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Summer Olympics | Athletics | Marathon, Men | Olympic | 5 |
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| 1956 Summer Olympics | Athletics | Marathon, Men | Olympic | 3 | Bronze |
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Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Athletics Championships (1–1–0 1950 Bruxelles silver: marathon; 1954 Bern gold: marathon)