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 (aged 94 years 8 months 10 days) 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

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