Lasse Artturi Virén is a former Finnish athlete, winner of four gold medals at the 1972 Summer Olympics and 1976 Summer Olympics. He had an uncanny ability to peak at the Summer Olympic Games. Born in Myrskylä, Finland, Lasse Virén recaptured the image of the "Flying Finns" promulgated by runners like Hannes Kolehmainen, Paavo Nurmi, and Ville Ritola in the 1920s. A police officer from Myrskylä, Virén debuted on the international scene in 1971. Wikipedia
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5000 and 10000 metres running olympic gold medalist 1972 and 1976, 5th in marathon 1976 Olympics. Member of Finnish parliament since 1999. www.imdb.com/name/nm1456186/