Arvo Askola Athlete

Arvo Askola (2 December 1909, Valkeala – 23 November 1975) was a Finnish track and field athlete who mainly competed in the 10,000 metres event. He competed for Finland in the 1936 Summer Olympics held in Berlin, where he won the silver medal in the men's 10,000 metres competition.

Personal facts

Birth dateDecember 02, 1909
Birth place
Valkeala
Nationality
Finland
Date of deathNovember 23, 1975
Place of death
Kuusankoski
Height (meters)1.74
Weight (Kilograms)65.0

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  1. http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/as/arvo-askola-1.html