Lasse Virén
Finnish former long-distance runner
Lasse Artturi Virén is a Finnish former long-distance runner, winner of four gold medals at the 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics. Virén recaptured the image of the "Flying Finns" promoted by runners like Hannes Kolehmainen, Paavo Nurmi and Ville... Wikipedia
Born: 1949 (age 74 years), Myrskylä, Finland
Weight: 132 lbs
Height: 5′ 11″
Nominations: Milliyet Sports Award for World Athlete of the Year
Children: Tuomas Virén, Matti Virén, and Juho Virén