Olavi Salonen
Salonen (left) in 1957 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Finnish |
| Born | 20 December 1933 Noormarkku, Finland |
| Died | 6 March 2025 (aged 91) |
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 74 kg (163 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Finland |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Middle distance running |
| Club | RU-38, Kaipolan Vire |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best |
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Olavi Salonen (20 December 1933 – 6 March 2025) was a Finnish athlete who was a world record holder of men's 1500-metre run.