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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): 1952winner2:29:35 course record
1954winner2:27:21 course record
More information:
Olympic Games (Helsinki)19528th place2:29:35
European Championships (Bern)19544th place2:26:45
Boston19543rd place2:24:25