Ossi Blomqvist

Ossian Olavi "Ossi" Blomqvist (12 May 1908 – 3 October 1955) was a Finnish speed skater who won two silver medals at the European all-around championships in 1931 and 1932.^[1] He competed over various distances at the 1928, 1932 and 1936 Winter Olympics with the best results of fifth-sixth place in the 5000 m and 10000 m events in 1936.^[2] He served as the flag bearer for Finland at the 1932 games.^[3] At the world all-around championships Blomqvist placed fifth and seventh in 1931 and 1932, respectively.^[1]

Ossi Blomqvist

Clas Thunberg and Blomqvist (right) at the 1931 World Championships
Personal information
Born	(1908-05-12)12 May 1908 Helsinki, Finland
Died	3 October 1955(1955-10-03) (aged 47) Helsinki, Finland
Height	1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Sport
Sport	Speed skating
Club	Helsingin Luistelijat, Helsinki
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	500 m – 45.0 (1931) 1500 m – 2:22.8 (1932) 5000 m – 8:36.6 (1936) 10000 m – 17:42.4 (1936)
Medal record Representing  Finland European Speed Skating Championships 1931 Stockholm All-around 1932 Davos All-around