Ossi Mildh

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameSven Osvald "Ossi"•Mildh
Used nameOssi•Mildh
Born12 May 1930 in Helsinki, Uusimaa (FIN)
Died16 September 2015 in Helsinki, Uusimaa (FIN)
Measurements180 cm / 80-85 kg
AffiliationsHIFK, Helsinki (FIN)
NOC Finland

Biography

Sven-Osvald “Ossi” Mildh was a Finnish hurdler who won bronze medals at the 1954 European Championships in the 400 metres hurdles and the 4x400 relay. Mildh won three Finnish titles in the 400 hurdles and one in the 110 high hurdles. He was a two-time Olympic competitor, but never got past the first round in the 400 hurdles.

Personal Bests: 400 – 48.6 (1954); 400H – 51.5 (1954).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1952 Summer Olympics Athletics FIN Ossi Mildh
400 metres, Men (Olympic) 7 h12 r1/4
4 × 400 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) Finland 6 h1 r1/2
1956 Summer Olympics Athletics FIN Ossi Mildh
400 metres Hurdles, Men (Olympic) 3 h5 r1/3
4 × 400 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) Finland 4 h1 r1/2

Special Notes