The Finnish
Sportspersonality of the Year is chosen annually since 1947 by the national
sports journalists
Sports journalism is a form of writing that reports on matters pertaining to sporting topics and competitions. Sports journalism started in the early 1800s when it was targeted to the social elite and transitioned into an integral part of the n ...
. In addition, the best female athlete was nominated each year until 2009.
Winners
Men
Women
See also
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Finnish Footballer of the Year There are three different Finnish Player of the Year Awards in Finland. The sports journalists have elected their male "Player of the Year" since 1947, the Football Association of Finland theirs since 1953. In 1976 the FA began selecting a female "P ...
References
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Sport in Finland
National sportsperson-of-the-year trophies and awards
Awards established in 1947
1947 establishments in Finland