Helge Perälä

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHelge Anton•Perälä
Used nameHelge•Perälä
Born3 June 1915 in Vehkalahti, Hamina, Kymenlaakso (FIN)
Died13 February 2010 in Tampere, Pirkanmaa (FIN)
Measurements175 cm / 62 kg
AffiliationsKymintehtaan Urheiluseura, (FIN)
NOC Finland

Biography

Helge Perälä had the following podium finishes at major championships: 2nd in the 1946 European Championships 10000 metres.

Personal Best: 5000 – 14:25.6 (1947).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Summer Olympics Athletics FIN Helge Perälä
5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 11

Special Notes