Eero Berg

Eero Berg (17 February 1898, Kangasala – 14 July 1969) was a Finnish athlete who mainly competed in the 10,000 metres during his career. He competed for Finland at the 1924 Summer Olympics held in Paris, France where he won the bronze medal in the men's 10,000 metres competition and gold in Men's Cross-Country, Team.[1]

Eero Berg
Personal information
Full nameEero Edvin Berg
NationalityFinnish
Born(1898-02-17)17 February 1898
Kangasala
Died14 July 1969(1969-07-14) (aged 71)
Karijoki
Height1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)
Weight58 kg (128 lb)
Sport
SportRunning
Event(s)10,000 metres
Medal record
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1924 Paris Men's team cross country
Bronze medal – third place 1924 Paris 10,000 metres

References
  1. "Eero Berg". Olympedia. Retrieved 18 September 2021.


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