Albin Stenroos

Finnish long-distance runner Albin StenroosPersonal informationBorn(1889-02-24)24 February 1889Vehmaa, FinlandDied30 April 1971(1971-04-30) (aged 82)Helsinki, FinlandHeight173 cm (5 ft 8 in)Weight64 kg (141 lb)SportSportAthleticsEvent1500 m – marathonClubHelsingin ReipasHKV, HelsinkiAchievements and titlesPersonal bests1500 m – 4:10.5 (1912)3000 m – 8:54.1 (1912)5000 m – 15:24.0 (1915)10000 m – 32:21.8 (1912)Marathon – 2:41:23 (1924) Medal record Olympic Games Representing Finland 1912 Stockholm Team cross country 1912 Stockholm 10000 m Representing Finland 1924 Paris Marathon Oskar Albinus "Albin" Stenroos (24 February 1889 – 30 April 1971) was a Finnish runner, who won the marathon at the 1924 Olympics. Stenroos ran his first marathon in 1909, placing third at the national championships, but then moved to shorter distances, down to 1500 m. He would run his next marathon in 1924. In 1910, he won the 10,000 m race at the Finnish nationals. In the absence of Hannes Kolehmainen, Stenroos won the national titles over 5000 m and 10,000 m from 1912 to 1916 and the cross country title in 1915–1917. At the 1912 Summer Olympics, Stenroos won the bronze medal over 10,000 m b