Olavi Talja
FinlandRetired- Born
- Mar 20, 1925
- Birthplace
- Lesogorsky, Leningrad (RUS)
- Height
- 1.82 m
- Weight
- 73 kg
Olavi Talja is a Finland sprinter, born on March 20, 1925 in Lesogorsky, Leningrad (RUS). Standing 1.82 m and weighing 73 kg, He competes primarily in the 400m and 800m.
His personal bests include 50.4h in the 400m and 1:52.9h in the 800m.
1952 season best1:52.9hJul 20, 1952
Last competitionThe XV Olympic GamesJul 20, 1952 · 1:52.9h
As of Oct 27, 2026: 1952 season best 1:52.9h (Jul 20, 1952) · Last competition: The XV Olympic Games, Jul 20, 1952, 1:52.9h · 101 years old · Retired
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 800m | 1:52.9h | – | Jul 20, 1952 | The XV Olympic Games |
| 1948 | 400m | 50.4h | – | Aug 4, 1948 | The XIV Olympic Games |