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Mikko Hietanen

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Mikko Hietanen (born September 22, 1911 – died February 3, 1999) was a Finnish long-distance runner, who competed for his native country at two consective Summer Olympics, starting in 1948.

Born in Polyany, Leningrad, Hietanen is best known for winning the gold medal in the men's marathon at the 1946 European Championships in Oslo, Norway. He died in Laukaa, Länsi-Suomen.

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Awards
Preceded by Finnish Sportsman of the Year
alongside Lassi Parkkinen
1947 		Succeeded by
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