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Finnish long-distance runner

Verner Laaksonen
Laaksonen at the 1928 Olympics
Personal information
Born7 November 1895
Orimattila, Finland
Died10 November 1985 (aged 90)
Helsinki, Finland
Height161 cm (5 ft 3 in)
Weight53 kg (117 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Eventmarathon
ClubHelsingin Jyry, Helsinki
Achievements and titles
Personal bestMarathon – 2:35:21 (1927)

Johan Verner Laaksonen (7 November 1895 – 10 November 1985) was a Finnish long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon at the 1928 Summer Olympics and finished 12th.

References

  1. ^ Verner Laaksonen. sports-reference.com
  2. Verner Laaksonen. trackfield.brinkster.net
World best yearly performance in men's marathon


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