Arvo Askola

Arvo Askola (2 December 1909, Valkeala – 23 November 1975) was a Finnish long-distance runner. He won silver medals in the 10,000 m event at the 1936 Olympics and 1934 European Championships.^[2]

Arvo Askola

Askola (2nd right) at the 1936 Summer Olympics
Personal information
Full name	Arvo Askola
Nationality	Finland
Born	(1909-12-02)2 December 1909 Valkeala, Finland, Russian Empire
Died	23 November 1975(1975-11-23) (aged 65) Kuusankoski, Finland
Height	1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight	65 kg (143 lb)
Sport
Sport	Running
Event(s)	Steeplechase, 5000 m, 10000 m
Club	Kymintehtaan Urheiluseura
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	3000 mS – 9:34.1 (1933) 5000 m – 14:30.0 (1937) 10000 m – 30:15.6 (1936)[1]
Medal record Representing  Finland Olympic Games 1936 Berlin 10,000 metres European Championships 1934 Turin 10,000 metres