Simo Saloranta
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Simo Sakari•Saloranta |
| Used name | Simo•Saloranta |
| Nick/petnames | Simppa |
| Born | 12 December 1934 in Lieto, Varsinais-Suomi (FIN) |
| Died | 8 November 2017 in Raisio, Varsinais-Suomi (FIN) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 69 kg |
| Affiliations | Turun Urheiluliitto, Turku (FIN) |
| NOC |  Finland |
Biography
Simo Saloranta was a Finnish distance runner who competed at the 1960 and 1964 Olympics. Saloranta was Finnish Champion in the 5K in 1961, 1963, and 1964; and in the 10K in 1960. He was capped 21 times for Finland, winning six races in dual meets from 1959-65.
Personal Bests: 5000 – 13:53.4 (1964); 10000 – 29:38.4 (1964).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Athletics | FIN |
Simo Saloranta | |||
| 5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 6 h3 r1/2 | |||||
| 10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 21 | |||||
| 1964 Summer Olympics | Athletics | FIN |
Simo Saloranta | |||
| 5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 8 h3 r1/2 |