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Lauri Lehtinen was born on 10 August, 1908 in Kerkkoo, Porvoo, Finland, is a Finnish long-distance runner. Discover Lauri Lehtinen's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 65 years old?

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Age 65 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 10 August, 1908
Birthday 10 August
Birthplace Kerkkoo, Porvoo, Finland
Date of death 4 December, 1973
Died Place Helsinki, Finland
Nationality Finland

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Lauri Lehtinen Height, Weight & Measurements

At 65 years old, Lauri Lehtinen height is 1.74 m and Weight 64 kg.

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Height 1.74 m
Weight 64 kg
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Lauri Lehtinen Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Lauri Lehtinen worth at the age of 65 years old? Lauri Lehtinen’s income source is mostly from being a successful runner. He is from Finland. We have estimated Lauri Lehtinen's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1908

Lauri Aleksanteri Lehtinen (10 August 1908 – 4 December 1973) was a Finnish long-distance runner, winner of a controversial 5000 m race at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

Lehtinen ran a new world record in 5000 m (14:17.0) just a month prior to the Olympics, thus becoming a main favourite to the Olympic 5000 m title.

In the final, the Finns Lehtinen and Lauri Virtanen led early.

They managed to shake off all other competitors except Ralph Hill from the United States.

Soon the race turned into a battle between Lehtinen and Hill.

On the last lap, Hill tried to overtake Lehtinen.

Seeing this, Lehtinen blocked his way, zig-zagging from one lane to the other to the great exasperation of the crowd.

At the finish, Lehtinen crossed first a mere 50 centimetres ahead.

Although this was a common tactic in Europe, the American audience was unaccustomed to it, so they booed.

Hill declined to file a protest.

They both recorded an identical time of 14:30.0.

This was the only Olympic race longer than 200 metres in which the top two finishers recorded identical times.

1936

At the 1936 Summer Olympics, Lehtinen defended his title, but finished second, after his fellow countryman Gunnar Höckert.

1940

In 1940, Lehtinen donated his Los Angeles gold medal to a soldier who had served with distinction on the Karelian Isthmus.

Lehtinen's gesture was a mark of respect for Höckert, who was killed in action on the Isthmus.

In Kerkkoo village in Porvoo, there is a road named after him, "Lauri Lehtisen Tie."