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Seppo Henrik Räty is a retired Finnish track and field athlete who competed in the javelin throw. He was a World Champion, having won gold in 1987. He was also an Olympic medalist. He was nicknamed Tohmajärven karhu and Tohmajärven tykki.
Finland competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. 66 competitors, 60 men and 6 women, took part in 61 events in 13 sports.
Seppo Antero Simola was a Finnish shot putter, who represented Turun Riento, weighing in at 128 kg and standing 191 cm tall. He competed in the men's shot put at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
Finland competed at the 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria.
Finland competed at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia.
Venne "Verner" Järvinen was a Finnish track and field athlete, who competed mostly in throwing events. He won the gold medal in the Greek-style discus in the 1906 Intercalated Games, and the bronze in the 1908 Summer Olympics, becoming the first Finnish Olympic medalist in athletics. He won the Finnish championship in Greek style discus three times in 1909–1911 and held the national record in discus and hammer throw.
Harry August Wahl was a Finnish businessman, violin collector, and sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was a crew member of the Finnish boat Nina, which won the silver medal in the 10 metre class.
Seppo Tapani Nikkilä is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga. He played for KOOVEE. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1964 Winter Olympics. He was inducted into the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 1986.
Seppo Saarenpää is a Finnish former sports shooter. Saarenpää competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics and the 1980 Summer Olympics.
Seppo Mäkinen is a retired Finnish sports shooter. He competed in the 25 metre pistol event at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
Seppo Juhani Irjala was a Finnish sports shooter. He competed in the 50 metre pistol event at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
The following lists events that happened in 2012 in Finland.
Seppo Nikkari is a Finnish long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
Seppo Suutari is a Finnish athlete. He competed in the men's decathlon at the 1960 Summer Olympics.
Seppo Myllylä is a Finnish judoka. He competed at the 1980 Summer Olympics and the 1984 Summer Olympics.
Seppo Vainio was a Finnish ice hockey player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1960 Winter Olympics.
Seppo Rantanen is a Finnish cross-country skier. He competed in the men's 30 kilometre classical event at the 1992 Winter Olympics.
Otto Suhonen was a Finnish gymnast. He competed in nine events at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Seppo Reijonen is a Finnish ski jumper. He competed in the large hill event at the 1968 Winter Olympics. Reijonen later moved to Sweden, and he also represented Sweden in competitions.
Seppo Hänninen is a Finnish speed skater. He competed at the 1964 Winter Olympics, the 1968 Winter Olympics and the 1972 Winter Olympics.
References
- ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Seppo Suhonen Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
