Personal information | |
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Nationality | Finnish |
Born | Kauhajoki, Finland | 28 December 1940
Sport | |
Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | Decathlon |
Seppo Suutari (born 28 December 1940 in Kauhajoki, Finland [1] ) is a Finnish athlete. He competed in the men's decathlon at the 1960 Summer Olympics. [2]
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.
Finland competed at the 1972 Winter Olympics in Sapporo, Japan.
Finland competed at the 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria.
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.
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.
Johan Valdemar "Juho" Halme was a Finnish track and field athlete who competed in the 1908 and 1912 Summer Olympics and won six Finnish championships in various events in 1907–1916. He died during the Finnish Civil War.
James Claiborne Lincoln, Jr. was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.
Jorma Johan Sigurd Vaihela was a Finnish international footballer who played as an inside forward.
Seppo Aho is a Finnish modern pentathlete. He competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics. At the 1968 Olympics he finished 18th in the individual event and 5th in the team event.
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.
Seppo Nikkari was a Finnish long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon at the 1972 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 Suhonen is a Finnish biathlete. He competed in the men's 20 km individual event at the 1992 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.
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.
Katri Suutari is a Finnish archer. She competed in the women's individual event at the 2000 Summer Olympics.
Seppo Pelkonen was a Finnish footballer. He played in 16 matches for the Finland national football team from 1951 to 1955. He was also part of Finland's team at the 1952 Summer Olympics, and for their qualification matches for the 1954 FIFA World Cup.