Lasse Viren
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Lasse Viren Net Worth

Lasse Viren is a Finnish long-distance runner who was born on July 22, 1949 in Myrskyla, Finland. He is most well-known for his impressive Olympic career, having won four gold medals in total - two in the 1972 Munich Olympics and two in the 1976 Montreal Olympics. He is considered one of the greatest long-distance runners of all time.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day July 22, 1949
Birth Place Myrskyla, Finland
Age 74 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Cancer

💰 Net worth: $19 Million (2024)

About

Finnish long-distance Runner who won 4 Olympic gold medals, two in 1972 in Munich and two in 1976 in Montreal.

Before Fame

He began his running career on the Varsity Cross Country team for Brigham Young University.

Trivia

He took gold in the 5,000 metre and 10,000 metre races in both the 1972 and 1976 Olympics.

Family Life

He has two sons, Tuomas and Matti, with his wife Paivi.

Associated With

He won gold in the 1976 Olympics, the same year boxer Sugar Ray Leonard took home the gold.

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