Veljo Lamp

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Veljo Lamp (born 2 January 1968) is an Estonian athletics competitor.^[1]

He was born in Tartu. In 1992 he graduated from the University of Tartu's Institute of Physical Education.^[1]

He began athletics training in 1982, coached by Hans Pukk. Later he entered to Tartu Kalev's athletics school and was coached by Arne Vals. He is multiple-times Estonian champion in different running disciplines. 1991–1996 he was a member of Estonian national athletics team.^[1]

Personal best:^[1]

• 800 m: 1.52,4 (1991)
• 3000 m steeplechase: 8.54,4 (1991)
• 1500 m: 3.47,9 (1992)
• 5000 m: 14.23,88 (mõlemad 1992)

Award:

• 2019 (Estonian: Eesti Kultuurkapitali kehakultuuri ja spordi sihtkapitali aastapreemia)