Lauri Bergqvist
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Lauri Jouni Jeremias•Bergqvist |
| Used name | Lauri•Bergqvist |
| Nick/petnames | Lasse |
| Born | 20 February 1930 in Sippola, Kouvola, Kymenlaakso (FIN) |
| Died | 13 December 2022 in Kouvola, Kymenlaakso (FIN) |
| Measurements | 176 cm / 66-67 kg |
| NOC |  Finland |
Biography
In the 1950s and 1960s Lauri Bergqvist won several cross-country skiing championship titles in Finland. In 1962 Bergqvist competed at the World Championships in Zakopane, Poland, where he finished in 21st place in the 50km race. Two years later he competed in the same distance at the 1964 Innsbruck Olympics, finishing 15th. Bergqvist trained on aluminium roller skis made in East Germany, which were later displayed in the Kouvola City Museum.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 Winter Olympics | Cross Country Skiing (Skiing) | FIN |
Lauri Bergqvist | |||
| 50 kilometres, Men (Olympic) | 15 |