About Olavi Talja
Lived 1925 – 1994 (aged 69). Olavi Talja was a Finnish sprinter and middle-distance runner.
Olavi Talja (20 March 1925 – 17 December 1994) was a Finnish sprinter. He competed in the men's 400 metres at the 1948 Summer Olympics, but did not advance beyond the first round.
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Who was Olavi Talja?
Finnish sprinter and middle-distance runner
When was Olavi Talja born?
Olavi Talja was born on 20 March 1925 in Lesogorsky.
When did Olavi Talja die?
Olavi Talja died on 17 December 1994 in Lahti.
What was Olavi Talja's occupation?
Olavi Talja was a sprinter and middle-distance runner.
What nationality was Olavi Talja?
Olavi Talja was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Olavi Talja. https://biography.guide/olavi-talja/
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