About Heikki Hasu
Lived 1926 – 2025 (aged 99). Heikki Hasu was a Finnish politician, nordic combined skier and cross-country skier.
Heikki Vihtori Hasu (21 March 1926 – 5 April 2025) was a Finnish Nordic skier who competed in the 1948 and 1952 Olympics.
Career Hasu won a gold and a silver medal in the individual Nordic combined event, respectively, and a gold in the 4 × 10 km cross-country relay in 1952. He placed fourth in the individual 18 km race at both Olympics, losing the bronze medal by seconds and served as the Finnish flag bearer in 1952.
Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).
Olympic Games 1 medal – (1 gold) Year Age 18 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1948 21 4 — — 1952 25 4 — Gold
World Championships 1 medal – (1 silver) Year Age 18 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1950 23 — — Silver
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Who was Heikki Hasu?
Finnish Nordic skier
When was Heikki Hasu born?
Heikki Hasu was born on 21 March 1926 in Sippola.
When did Heikki Hasu die?
Heikki Hasu died on 5 April 2025.
What was Heikki Hasu's occupation?
Heikki Hasu was a politician, nordic combined skier and cross-country skier.
What nationality was Heikki Hasu?
Heikki Hasu was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Heikki Hasu. https://biography.guide/heikki-hasu/
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