Veikko Leo Karvonen was a Finnish long-distance runner who mainly competed in the marathon. He won the bronze medal in the marathon at the 1956 Summer Olympics. At the 1954 European Championships he won the gold medal in the marathon and the following year won the Boston Marathon.
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About this person
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1926 to 2007 · aged 81
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