Paavo Liettu
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Paavo•Liettu |
| Used name | Paavo•Liettu |
| Born | 16 May 1905 in Keuruu, Keski-Suomi (FIN) |
| Died | 4 September 1964 (aged 59 years 3 months 19 days) in Tampere, Pirkanmaa (FIN) |
| Measurements | 185 cm / 85 kg |
| Affiliations | Tampereen Pyrintö, Tampere (FIN) |
| NOC |  Finland |
Biography
Paavo Liettu was a Finnish track and field athlete who represented Tampereen Pyrintö where he specialised in the javelin. At the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics Liettu finished in fourth place with a best throw of 63.86 metres. He won two medals at the Finnish athletics championships with a silver in 1928 and a bronze in 1931.
Personal Best: JT – 66.54 (1931).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Athletics | FIN |
Paavo Liettu | |||
| Javelin Throw, Men (Olympic) | 4 |