About Olavi Manninen
Lived 1928 – 2011 (aged 82). Olavi Manninen was a Finnish long-distance runner.
Olavi Manninen (20 July 1928 – 15 February 2011) was a Finnish long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon at the 1960 Summer Olympics. He finished fifth in the 1961 Boston Marathon; the race was won by fellow countryman Eino Oksanen.
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Who was Olavi Manninen?
Finnish long-distance runner
When was Olavi Manninen born?
Olavi Manninen was born on 20 July 1928 in Jyväskylä.
When did Olavi Manninen die?
Olavi Manninen died on 15 February 2011 in Jyväskylä.
What was Olavi Manninen's occupation?
Olavi Manninen was a long-distance runner.
What nationality was Olavi Manninen?
Olavi Manninen was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Olavi Manninen. https://biography.guide/olavi-manninen/
MLA: "Olavi Manninen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/olavi-manninen/.
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