Birthdate: July 22, 1949
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Myrskylä, Finland
Lasse Virén, a Finnish former long-distance runner, achieved great success at the 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics, winning a total of four gold medals. He is credited with reviving the legacy of the “Flying Finns” from the 1920s. Virén was honored as the Finnish Sportsman of the Year in both 1972 and 1976. After his athletic career, he transitioned into politics and served as a member of Finland’s parliament during various terms from 1999 to 2007 and 2010 to 2011.
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