Sulo Bärlund

Finnish shot putter (1910–1986)

Sulo Bärlund
Sulo Bärlund in 1935
Personal information
Born15 April 1910
Kangasala, Finland
Died13 April 1986 (aged 75)
Kangasala, Finland
Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight87 kg (192 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
EventShot put
ClubTampereen Pyrintö, Tampere
Achievements and titles
Personal best16.23 m (1936)[1][2]
Medal record
Representing  Finland
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1936 Berlin Shot put

Sulo Richard Bärlund (15 April 1910 – 13 April 1986) was a Finnish shot putter who won a silver medal at the 1936 Summer Olympics. At the European Championships he finished fourth in 1938 and sixth in 1946.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Sulo Bärlund. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Sulo Bärlund. trackfield.brinkster.net


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