Erik Wilén

Erik Wilhelm "Erkka" Wilén (15 July 1898 – 23 July 1982) was a Finnish sprinter. He competed at the 1920, 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics in the 400 m and 400 m hurdles events and won a silver medal in the 400 m hurdles in 1924. He failed to reach the finals in all his other events.[1]

Erik Wilén

Wilen in 1929
Personal information
Born	15 July 1898 Helsinki, Finland
Died	23 July 1982 (aged 84) Helsinki, Finland
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight	72–74 kg (159–163 lb)
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event(s)	200–800 m, 400 m hurdles, triple jump
Club	HIFK, Helsinki
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	200 m – 22.6 (1919) 400 m – 49.0 (1923) 800 m – 1:57.0 (1921) 400 mH – 53.6e (1924) TJ – 13.59 m (1918)[1][2]
Medal record Representing  Finland Olympic Games 1924 Paris 400 m hurdles