Arto Kalervo Bryggare (born May 26, 1958 in Kouvola) is a former Finnish 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.
Social Democratic Party politician, Member of Finnish Parliament 1995- 1999, 2003-.
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Former 110 metres hurdles runner: silver medalist in 1983 Athletics World Championships and 1986 European Championships, bronze medalist in 1978 and 1982 European Championships and 1984 Olympics.