Asser Wallenius


Asser Rafael Wallenius was a Finnish speed skater and racing driver who competed in the 1924 [Winter Olympics].
In 1924 he finished fifth in the Speed skating at the [1924 Winter Olympics – Men's 500 metres|500 metres event], tenth in the Speed skating at the 1924 [Winter Olympics – Men's 5000 metres|5000 metres competition], and also tenth in the 10000 metres event. He also participated in the 1500 metres event but did not finish, therefore he was also unplaced in the all-round competition.
After retiring from competition, Wallenius moved into motor racing and competed in the years just each side of World War II, which included a third placing at the Estonian Grand Prix.