Verner Toivonen
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Verner•Toivonen |
| Used name | Verner•Toivonen |
| Nick/petnames | Venne |
| Born | 7 June 1908 in Lahti, Päijät-Häme (FIN) |
| Died | 19 February 2004 (aged 95 years 8 months 12 days) in Lahti, Päijät-Häme (FIN) |
| Measurements | 172 cm / 62-64 kg |
| Affiliations | Lahden Urheilijat, Lahti (FIN) |
| NOC |  Finland |
Biography
Verner Toivonen was a Finnish track and field athlete who competed in long-distance races. Toivonen specialised in the 3,000 metres steeplechase and won two national titles (1933, 1935), along with three silver medals (1930, 1931, 1934). He competed in the event at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics where he finished ninth. Toivonen also won silver in the 5,000 metres at the Finnish championships in 1933.
Personal Best: 3000S – 9:14.2 (1933).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 Summer Olympics | Athletics | FIN |
Verner Toivonen | |||
| 3,000 metres Steeplechase, Men (Olympic) | 9 |