Veikko Leo KARVONEN
- Born
- Jan 5, 1926
- Events
- Marathon
Veikko Leo KARVONEN is a Finland long-distance runner, born on January 5, 1926. He competes primarily in the Marathon.
His personal bests include 2:22:46 in the Marathon. He has earned 1 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Finland.
Personal best · Marathon2:22:46
1956 season best2:27:47Dec 1, 1956
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 bronze
Last competitionStockholm European ChampionshipsAug 19, 1958 · 2:22:46
As of Nov 13, 2026: Marathon 2:22:46, 1956 season best 2:27:47 (Dec 1, 1956) · Last competition: Stockholm European Championships, Aug 19, 1958, 2:22:46 · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · 100 years old
Personal bests
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Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | – | 1 | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Marathon | 2:27:47 | – | Dec 1, 1956 | The XVI Olympic Games |
| 1954 | Marathon | 2:24:52 | – | Aug 28, 1954 | Bern European Championships |
| 1952 | Marathon | 2:26:41.8 | – | Jul 27, 1952 | The XV Olympic Games |
| 1950 | Marathon | 2:32:45 | – | Aug 23, 1950 | Bruxelles European Championships |