Ossi Blomqvist


Ossian Olavi "Ossi" Blomqvist was a Finnish speed skater who won two silver medals at the European all-around championships in 1931 and 1932. He competed over various distances at the 1928, 1932 and 1936 Winter Olympics with the best results of fifth-sixth place in the 5000 m and 10000 m events in 1936. He served as the flag bearer for Finland at the 1932 games. At the world all-around championships Blomqvist placed fifth and seventh in 1931 and 1932, respectively.