Lasse Virén
Athletics
Finland
| Full Name | Lasse Artturi Virén |
| Profession | Long-distance Runner |
| Date of Birth | 22 Jul, 1949 |
| Place of Birth | Myrskylä, Finland |
Lasse Artturi Virén is a Finnish former long distance runner born on 22nd July 1949. He received the title of the "Flying Finns" which is often given to successful Finnish athletes.
His Achievements:-
- He bagged a gold medal in 5000 and 10000-meter events at the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics. He repeated the success in the following year by participating in the same event.
- He won the gold medal in 5000 and 10000-meter event at the 1976 Montreal Summer Olympics.
- He secured Bronze in the 5000-meter event at the 1974 European Championship which was held in Rome.
- He was twice elected as the "Finnish Sportsman of the Year" 1972 and 1976.
- In 2014, his name was inducted into the prestigious IAAF's Hall of Fame.
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