Erkki Puolakka
FIRST TIME UNDER 2:30
In 1952 he won the qualifications for Finnish runners with a time of 2h29m02s. He became the first runner to achieve a time below 2h30m in the KPM. He died on 22 Dec. 2008.
| Name: |
Erkki Puolakka |
| Born: |
17.5.1925 |
| Nationality: |
Finland |
| Club affiliation: |
Tervu Äänu |
| Personal record: |
2:24:25 |
| Košice (MMM): |
1952 | winner | 2:29:35 course record
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| 1954 | winner | 2:27:21 course record | |
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More information:
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| Olympic Games (Helsinki) | 1952 | 8th place | 2:29:35
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| European Championships (Bern) | 1954 | 4th place | 2:26:45
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| Boston | 1954 | 3rd place | 2:24:25
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