Meeri Saari
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Meeri Anna-Liisa•Saari (-Veisto) |
| Used name | Meeri•Saari |
| Born | 16 September 1925 in Urjala, Pirkanmaa (FIN) |
| Died | 1 October 2018 in Urjala, Pirkanmaa (FIN) |
| Measurements | 174 cm / 78 kg |
| Affiliations | Urjalan Taimi |
| NOC |  Finland |
Biography
Meeri Saari competed in the shot put at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, finishing eighth. She was Finnish Champion for eight straight years, from 1948-55, also winning the discus title in 1948. She competed in four internationals. Saari set four Finnish records, her final one coming at the Olympics. Her husband, Leo Veisto, was a useful javelin thrower.
Personal Best: SP – 13.02 (1952).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Summer Olympics | Athletics | FIN |
Meeri Saari | |||
| Shot Put, Women (Olympic) | 8 |