Erkki Mikael Puolakka (17 May 1925 – 22 December 2008) was a Finnish

long-distance runner Long-distance running, or endurance running, is a form of continuous running over distances of at least . Physiologically, it is largely Aerobic exercise, aerobic in nature and requires endurance, stamina as well as mental strength. Within e ...

. He competed in the

marathon The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of , usually run as a road race, but the distance can be covered on trail routes. The marathon can be completed by running or with a run/walk strategy. There are also wheelchair div ...

at the

1952 Summer Olympics The 1952 Summer Olympics ( fi, Kesäolympialaiset 1952; sv, Olympiska sommarspelen 1952), officially known as the Games of the XV Olympiad ( fi, XV olympiadin kisat; sv, Den XV olympiadens spel) and commonly known as Helsinki 1952 ( sv, Helsin ...

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Puolakka, Erkki 1925 births 2008 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1952 Summer Olympics Finnish male long-distance runners Finnish male marathon runners Olympic athletes for Finland People from Tervo Sportspeople from North Savo