Background
Viru, Atko Meeme was born on September 7, 1932 in Tallinn, Estonia. Son of August Osvald and Alice Amalie (Rebane) Viru.
Viru, Atko Meeme was born on September 7, 1932 in Tallinn, Estonia. Son of August Osvald and Alice Amalie (Rebane) Viru.
Diploma in physical education and sports, Tartu U., Estonia, 1955; Doctor of Philosophy, Tartu U., Estonia, 1963; Doctor of Science in Biological Sciences, Academy Sciences Estonia, Tallinn, 1970.
Teacher, 7th Primary School, Tartu, 1955-1957; lecturer, Tartu U., 1959-1967; docent, chief department sports medicine, Tartu U., 1967-1971; professor, chief department sports physiology, Tartu U., 1971-1991; professor exercise biology Institute Exercise Physiology, Tartu U., 1992-1998; dean faculty physical education, Tartu U., 1973-1989. Science supervisor U. Tartu Lab Muscular Activity, 1967-1991.
Cons. Italian Olympic Committee, Rome, 1995-1996. Vice president National Olympic Committee Estonia, Tallinn, since 1989. President National Olympic Academy Estonia, Tartu, since 1989.
Member Estonian Phsyiol. Society (chairman 1985-1991), Council Pavlov's Physiological Society (Anokhin's medal 1989), New York Academy Sciences.
Married Ehta Kurrik, August 6, 1960. Children: Maarile Sallo, Mehis, Kertti.