Martti Matilainen (18 September 1907 – 20 October 1993) was a Finnish runner who finished fourth in the 3000 m

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at the 1932 and 1936 Olympics. In 1936 he also competed in the 1500 m, but failed to reach the final. His elder brothers

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and

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were also Olympic runners.

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1907 births 1993 deaths Finnish male middle-distance runners Finnish male steeplechase runners Olympic athletes for Finland Athletes (track and field) at the 1932 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1936 Summer Olympics People from Iisalmi Sportspeople from North Savo {{Finland-athletics-bio-stub