Arvo Askola
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Arvo•Askola |
| Used name | Arvo•Askola |
| Born | 2 December 1909 in Valkeala, Kouvola, Kymenlaakso (FIN) |
| Died | 23 November 1975 (aged 65 years 11 months 21 days) in Kuusankoski, Kouvola, Kymenlaakso (FIN) |
| Measurements | 174 cm / 65 kg |
| Affiliations | Kymintehtaan Urheiluseura, (FIN) |
| NOC |  Finland |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Arvo Askola was a Finnish long-distance runner who represented Kymintehtaan Urheiluseura sports club. Askola first came to prominence in 1934 when he won silver in the 10,000 metres at the European Athletics Championships, finishing less than a second behind compatriot Ilmari Salminen. Two years later he would finish second once again to Salminen in the same race, this time at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Volmari Iso-Hollo won the bronze medal in Berlin to complete a podium clean-sweep for Finland in the 10,000 metres. Askola also became the Finnish champion in the 8km cross-country race in 1936.
Personal Best: 10000 – 30:15.6 (1936).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | FIN |
Arvo Askola | |||
| 10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 2 | Silver |
List mentions
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Athletics Championships (0–1–0 1934 Torino silver: 10000 m)