Olavi Rissanen
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Oskari "Olavi"•Rissanen |
| Used name | Olavi•Rissanen |
| Nick/petnames | Oki |
| Born | 21 March 1893 in Kuopion maalaiskunta, Kuopio, Pohjois-Savo (FIN) |
| Died | 11 February 1957 (aged 63 years 10 months 21 days) in Kuopio, Pohjois-Savo (FIN) |
| Affiliations | Kuopion Reipas, Kuopio (FIN) |
| NOC |  Finland |
Biography
Finland’s Olavi Rissanen was a middle and long-distance runner who represented Kuopion Reipas in Kuopio. At the national championships he won three medals in the 1,500 metres, with silver in 1920, gold in 1923, and bronze in 1924. Rissanen ran in the 3,000 metres steeplechase at the 1920 Antwerpen Olympics, finishing third in his heat, but not taking to the start line for the final.
Personal Best: 3000S – unknown.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Athletics | FIN |
Olavi Rissanen | |||
| 3,000 metres Steeplechase, Men (Olympic) | 3 h1 r1/2 |