Väinö Suvivuo
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Other |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Väinö Armas•Suvivuo (Söderström-) |
| Used name | Väinö•Suvivuo |
| Born | 17 January 1917 in Hamina, Kymenlaakso (FIN) |
| Died | 2 May 1985 in Lahti, Päijät-Häme (FIN) |
| Measurements | 185 cm / 79 kg |
| Affiliations | Lahden Urheilijat, Lahti (FIN) |
| NOC |  Finland |
Biography
Väinö Suvivuo had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 1946 European Championships 110 metres Hurdles.
Personal Best: 110H – 14.6 (1953).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Summer Olympics | Athletics | FIN |
Väinö Suvivuo | |||
| 110 metres Hurdles, Men (Olympic) | 5 h2 r2/3 |
Other participations
| Games | Role | NOC | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Summer Olympics | Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony | FIN |
Väinö Suvivuo |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Athletics Championships (0–0–1 1946 Oslo bronze: 110 m hurdles)