Martti Matilainen
Finnish steeplechase and middle-distance runner
About Martti Matilainen
Lived 1907 – 1993 (aged 86). Martti Matilainen was a Finnish middle-distance runner and steeplechase runner.
Martti Matilainen (18 September 1907 – 20 October 1993) was a Finnish runner who finished fourth in the 3000 m steeplechase at the 1932 and 1936 Olympics. In 1936 he also competed in the 1500 m, but failed to reach the final. His elder brothers Jukka and Kalle were also Olympic runners.
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Who was Martti Matilainen?
Finnish steeplechase and middle-distance runner (1907-1993)
When was Martti Matilainen born?
Martti Matilainen was born on 18 September 1907 in Iisalmi.
When did Martti Matilainen die?
Martti Matilainen died on 20 October 1993 in Valkeakoski.
What was Martti Matilainen's occupation?
Martti Matilainen was a middle-distance runner and steeplechase runner.
What nationality was Martti Matilainen?
Martti Matilainen was Finnish.
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