Martti Marttelin
Martti Bertil Marttelin (18 June 1897 – 1 March 1940) was a long-distance runner from Finland, who won the bronze medal in the men's marathon at the 1928 Summer Olympics.[1] He was killed in action during World War II.[3]
 Martti Marttelin at the 1928 Olympics | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Martti Bertil Marttelin |
| Nickname(s) | Maratolin |
| Nationality |  Finland |
| Born | 18 June 1897 Nummi, Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire |
| Died | 1 March 1940 (aged 42) Leningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 66 kg (146 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 10,000 m, marathon |
| Club | Nummen Kipinä |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 10,000 m – 32:05.0 (1930) Marathon – 2:35.02 (1928)[1][2] |
Medal record
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References
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Martti Marttelin". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020.
- "Martti Marttelin". trackfield.brinkster.net.
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
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