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Nationality | Finnish |
Born | Helsinki, Finland | 6 December 1952
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Sport | Sailing |
Juha Valtanen (born 6 December 1952) is a Finnish sailor. He competed in the Tornado event at the 1984 Summer Olympics. [1]
Marja-Liisa Kirvesniemi is a Finnish former cross-country skier.
Juha Iisakki Mieto is a Finnish former cross-country skier, who was born in Kurikka. He competed in the 1972, 1976, 1980 and 1984 Olympics and won five medals, including a gold medal in the 4 × 10 km relay in 1976. He also placed fourth three times, losing the 15 km bronze medal in 1972 by 0.06 seconds. He finished second in this event in 1980 in the closest-ever margin of victory in Olympic cross-country skiing, 0.01 seconds, which led the International Ski Federation (FIS) to round all of their times to the nearest 1/10 second in future competitions. Mieto was selected as the Finnish flag bearer at the 1972 Winter Olympics.
The men's hammer throw was an event at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. There were 23 participating athletes from 13 nations. The maximum number of athletes per nation had been set at 3 since the 1930 Olympic Congress. The eight highest-ranked competitors after three rounds qualified for the final three throws to decide the medals. The qualification mark was set at 72.00 metres.
Máté Lékai is a Hungarian handball player for Ferencvárosi TC and the Hungarian national team.
Valtanen is a Finnish surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Juha Yrjö Julius Tikka was a Finnish swimmer. He competed in the men's 200 metre breaststroke at the 1952 Summer Olympics. He also was the commander of the Finnish Navy from 1983 to 1990. His rank was Counter admiral.
Juha Salonen is a Finnish judoka. He competed at the 1984, 1988 and the 1992 Summer Olympics.
Juha Harjula was a Finnish basketball player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1964 Summer Olympics.
Eino Lahti was a Finnish footballer. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1936 Summer Olympics. At club level he played for Helsingin Palloseura, Vaasan Palloseura and RU-38. In Mestaruussarja he played a total of 88 games scoring once, 41 games and 1 goal for VPS and 47 games for HPS. He also played in second division.
Juha Dahllund is a Finnish former footballer. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1980 Summer Olympics. Most of his career he played for Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi.
Juha Helin is a Finnish former footballer. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1980 Summer Olympics.
Juha Rissanen is a Finnish footballer. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1980 Summer Olympics.
Juha Tella is a Finnish biathlete. He competed in the 20 km individual event at the 1988 Winter Olympics.
Juha Alm is a Finnish cross-country skier. He competed in the 50 kilometre freestyle event at the 1998 Winter Olympics.
Juha Rannikko is a Finnish sports shooter. He competed in the mixed 50 metre running target event at the 1980 Summer Olympics.
Juha Ovaskainen is a Finnish diver. He competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics and the 1988 Summer Olympics.
Juha Siira was a Finnish sailor. He competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics and the 1980 Summer Olympics.
Juha Holopainen is a Finnish freestyle skier. He competed in the men's moguls event at the 1994 Winter Olympics.
Mauno Rintanen was a Finnish footballer. He played in seven matches for the Finland national football team from 1946 to 1954. He was also part of Finland's team at the 1952 Summer Olympics, and for their qualification matches for the 1954 FIFA World Cup.
Events in the year 2023 in Finland.