Lasse Virén
Lasse Artturi Virén is a Finnish former long-distance runner, winner of four gold medals at the [[1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics. Virén recaptured the image of the "Flying Finns" promoted by runners like Hannes Kolehmainen, Paavo Nurmi and Ville Ritola in the 1920s. He was elected Finnish Sportsman of the Year in 1972 and 1976 and later became a politician and a member of Finland's parliament in 1999–2007 and 2010–2011.
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Full Name
Lasse Artturi Virén
Date of Birth
July 22nd, 1949
Age
74
Birth Place
Finland, Uusimaa
Star Sign
Cancer
Height
180 cm | 5'11
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