Description: (Finnish Athlete Who Specialized in Long-distance Running)
Ville Ritola, a Finnish long-distance runner from the 1920s, was a key member of the celebrated "Flying Finns" group. He garnered immense success in the Olympics, claiming five gold medals and three silver medals. His standout achievement was at the 1924 Paris Olympics, where he earned four golds and two silvers, setting a record for the most athletics medals won at a single Games. Ritola's lasting impact on the sport of athletics cements his status among the elite.