Ossi Blomqvist
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]
 Clas Thunberg and Blomqvist (right) at the 1931 World Championships | ||||||||||||||
| Personal information | ||||||||||||||
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| Born | 12 May 1908 Helsinki, Finland | |||||||||||||
| Died | 3 October 1955 (aged 47) Helsinki, Finland | |||||||||||||
| Height | 1.68 m (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) | |||||||||||||
Medal record
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References
- Ossi Blomqvist. speedskatingstats.com
- Ossi Blomqvist. Sports Reference.com
- Finland. sports-reference.com
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- Speed skating 1928+1932+1936 (in Polish)
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