Ville Ritola

FinlandFinland
1928 season best14:38.0Aug 3, 1928
Medals4Olympic Games: 2 gold, 2 silver
Last competitionThe IX Olympic GamesAug 3, 1928 · 14:38.0
The IX Olympic Games

As of Nov 5, 2026: 1928 season best 14:38.0 (Aug 3, 1928) · Last competition: The IX Olympic Games, Aug 3, 1928, 14:38.0 · Olympic Games: 2 gold, 2 silver

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Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games22–4

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
19285000m 14:38.0–Aug 3, 1928The IX Olympic Games
192810000m 30:19.4–Jul 29, 1928The IX Olympic Games
19245000m 14:31.4–Jul 10, 1924The VIII Olympic Games
192410000m 30:23.2–Jul 6, 1924The VIII Olympic Games
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1928 season best: 14:38.0, set on Aug 3, 1928. Last competition: The IX Olympic Games on Aug 3, 1928, 14:38.0.

Ville Ritola has won 4 Olympic Games medals.