Top Quotes & Sayings by Veikko Karvonen

Explore popular quotes and sayings by a Finnish athlete Veikko Karvonen.
Last updated on November 8, 2024.
Veikko Karvonen

Veikko Leo Karvonen was a Finnish long-distance runner who mainly competed in the marathon. He won the bronze medal in the marathon at the 1956 Summer Olympics. At the 1954 European Championships he won the gold medal in the marathon and the following year won the Boston Marathon.

Marathon running is a terrible experience: monotonous, heavy, and exhausting. — © Veikko Karvonen
Marathon running is a terrible experience: monotonous, heavy, and exhausting.
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