Ossi Blomqvist

Ossi Blomqvist

Clas Thunberg and Blomqvist (rigt) at the 1931 World Championships
Personal information
Born 12 May 1908
Helsinki, Finland
Died 3 October 1955 (aged 47)
Helsinki, Finland
Height 168 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Sport
Sport Speed skating
Club Helsingin Luistelijat, Helsinki
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s) 500 m – 45.0 (1931)
1500 m – 2:22.8 (1932)
5000 m – 8:36.6 (1936)
10000 m – 17:42.4 (1936)

Ossian Olavi "Ossi" Blomqvist (12 May 1908 – 3 October 1955) was a Finnish speed skater who won two silver medals at the European all-around championships in 1931 and 1932.[1] He competed over various distances at the 1928, 1932 and 1936 Winter Olympics with the best results of fifth-sixth place in the 5000 m and 10000 m events in 1936.[2] He served as the flag bearer for Finland at the 1932 games.[3] At the world all-around championships Blomqvist placed fifth and seventh in 1931 and 1932, respectively.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Ossi Blomqvist. speedskatingstats.com
  2. Ossi Blomqvist. Sports Reference.com
  3. Finland. sports-reference.com

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