Olavi Lastikka
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Olavi Joel•Lastikka |
| Used name | Olavi•Lastikka |
| Other names | Joel Laikka, Pekka Pire |
| Born | 9 May 1906 in Vyborg, Leningrad (RUS) |
| Died | 11 February 1982 in Helsinki, Uusimaa (FIN) |
| NOC |  Finland |
Biography
Olavi Lastikka also published under the names Joel Laikka and Pekka Pire. He initially worked as a writer, and then later as a journalist and for the advertising industry. Amongst others, he reported from the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin. Lastikka also wrote contemporary and historical novels as well as two screenplays for films. The 318-page novel Vihreä shakkilauta (The Green Chessboard), referring to the football field, was published in Helsinki in 1948.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Art Competitions | FIN |
Joel Laikka | |||
| Literature, Epic Works, Open (Olympic) |