Description: (Legendary Finnish Runner and Winner of 1924 Paris Olympics Marathon Gold Medal)
Albin Stenroos, a renowned Finnish runner, excelled in various distances, including marathons, 10,000m races, and cross country events. Notable for his victories at national championships and the 1924 Olympics, where he triumphed in the marathon event. Stenroos also set world records in distances like 20 km and 30 km during his career. Despite missing the 1920 Olympics, he continued to compete and achieved accolades such as a bronze medal at the 1912 Olympics. Stenroos eventually retired from competitive running after participating in events such as the Boston Marathon.