Martti Bertil Marttelin (18 June 1897 – 1 March 1940) was a long-distance runner from Finland, who won the bronze medal in the men's marathon at the 1928 Summer Olympics.[1] He was killed in action during World War II.[3]
 Martti Marttelin at the 1928 Olympics | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Martti Bertil Marttelin |
| Nickname | Maratolin |
| Nationality |  Finland |
| Born | 18 June 1897 Nummi, Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire |
| Died | 1 March 1940 (aged 42) Leningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 66 kg (146 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 10,000 m, marathon |
| Club | Nummen Kipinä |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 10,000 m – 32:05.0 (1930) Marathon – 2:35.02 (1928)[1][2] |
Medal record | |
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