Väinö Suvivuo

Väinö Armas Suvivuo (born Söderström, 17 February 1917 – 2 May 1985) was a Finnish hurdler who won a bronze medal over 110 m at the 1946 European Championships. He failed to reach the final at the 1952 Summer Olympics, where he served as the Finnish flag bearer at the opening ceremony.[1][3]

Väinö Suvivuo
Suvivuo in 1946.
Personal information
Born17 February 1917
Hamina, Finland
Died2 May 1985 (aged 68)
Lahti, Finland
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight79 kg (174 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)110 m hurdles
ClubLahden Urheilijat
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)14.6 (1953)[1][2]

References

  1. Väinö Suvivuo. sports-reference.com
  2. Väinö Suvivuo. trackfield.brinkster.net
  3. Finland. sports-reference.com


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