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Olavi Salonen
Full name: Olavi Vihtori Kalervo Salonen
Nickname(s): Tankki
Gender: Male
Height: 5'9" (174 cm)
Weight: 163 lbs (74 kg)
Born: December 20, 1933 in Noormarkku, Pori, Satakunta, Finland
Affiliations: Kaipolan Vire
Country: 
Finland
Sport: Athletics
Biography
Personal Best: 1500 – 3:40.2 (1957). |
Results
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Event | Team | NOC | Rank | Medal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer | 26 | Roma | Athletics | Men's 1,500 metres | Finland | FIN | 6 h1 r1/2 | ||
| 1964 Summer | 30 | Tokyo | Athletics | Men's 1,500 metres | Finland | FIN | 6 h2 r1/3 |
Men's 1,500 metres
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Country | Phase | Unit | Rank | T(H) | T(A) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer | 26 | Roma | Athletics | Finland | Round One | Heat One | 6 | 3:46.4 | 3:46.57 | |
| 1964 Summer | 30 | Tokyo | Athletics | Finland | Round One | Heat Two | 6 | 3:46.8 |
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