Ilmari Vesamaa

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Ilmari Vesamaa (born December 4, 1893 in Artjärvi , † January 24, 1973 ) was a Finnish long-distance and obstacle runner .

At the Olympic Games in Antwerp in 1920 he was eliminated over 5000 m and 3000 m obstacle . In cross-country he belonged to the victorious Finnish team and delivered a discarded result with a 14th place.

Personal bests

  • 5000 m : 15: 32.0 min, August 20, 1921, Kotka
  • 3000 m obstacle: 10: 31.5 min, 1920

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personal data
SURNAME Vesamaa, Ilmari
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Finnish long distance and obstacle runner
DATE OF BIRTH 4th December 1893
PLACE OF BIRTH Artjärvi
DATE OF DEATH January 24, 1973