Kaarlo Tuominen

Kaarlo Jalmari Tuominen (9 February 1908 – 20 October 2006) was a Finnish runner. He had his best achievements in the 3000 m steeplechase, winning a silver medal at the 1936 Olympics and placing fourth at the 1938 European Championships. He worked as a police officer in Helsinki.[1]

Kaarlo Tuominen
Tuominen (right) at the 1936 Olympics
Personal information
Full nameKaarlo Jalmari Tuominen
Born9 February 1908
Somerniemi, Finland
Died20 October 2006 (aged 98)
Lieto, Finland
Height177 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight66 kg (146 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)1500 m, 5000 m, steeplechase,
ClubHelsingin Poliisi-Voimailijat, Helsinki
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)1500 m – 3:58.1 (1933)
5000 m – 15:09.2 (1930)
3000 mS – 9:06.8 (1936)[1][2]
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Finland
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1936 Berlin 3000 m steeplechase

References

  1. Kaarlo Tuominen. sports-reference.com
  2. Kaarlo Tuominen. trackfield.brinkster.net


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