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Arto Bryggare
Finnish politician and former hurdler.
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Finnish politician and former hurdler.
Arto Kalervo Bryggare (born 26 May 1958) is a Finnish former hurdling athlete. He was a member of the Parliament of Finland, representing the Social Democratic Party of Finland from 1995 to 1999 and 2003 to 2007. His personal best time 13.35, made during trials in 1984 Los Angeles Games, is still the record time in Finland and in Nordic countries. Bryggare made Finnish history by becoming the first Finn to medal in a sprint event shorter than 400 metres.
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Finnish politician and former hurdler.
Career and education
Leadership and official positions
member of the Parliament of Finland
Education
University of Southern California
Major competitions and events
1992 Summer Olympics · 1984 Summer Olympics · 1980 Summer Olympics
Places of work
Helsinki
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