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Finland Finland ( fi, Suomi ; sv, Finland ), officially the Republic of Finland (; ), is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It shares land borders with Sweden to the northwest, Norway to the north, and Russia to the east, with the Gulf of B ...
competed at the
1996 Summer Olympics The 1996 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXVI Olympiad, also known as Atlanta 1996 and commonly referred to as the Centennial Olympic Games) were an international multi-sport event held from July 19 to August 4, 1996, in Atlanta, ...
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. 76 competitors, 47 men and 29 women, took part in 74 events in 15 sports.


Medalists


Gold

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Heli Rantanen Heli Rantanen (born 26 February 1970) is a retired Finnish track and field athlete who competed in the javelin throw. She was an Olympic Champion, having won gold in 1996. Her winning throw of 67.94 m was more than two metres ahead of the silve ...
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Athletics Athletics may refer to: Sports * Sport of athletics, a collection of sporting events that involve competitive running, jumping, throwing, and walking ** Track and field, a sub-category of the above sport * Athletics (physical culture), competiti ...
, Women's Javelin Throw


Silver

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Jani Sievinen Jani Nikanor Sievinen (; born 31 March 1974) is a former medley swimmer from Finland, who won the silver medal in the 200 m individual medley at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. In winning the World Championship 200m individ ...
— Swimming, Men's 200 metres Individual Medley *
Marko Asell Marko Asell (born 8 May 1970 in Ylöjärvi) is a Finnish wrestler and Olympic medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling. He was also a politician and member of Finnish Parliament in 2007–2011. Olympics Asell competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in A ...
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Wrestling Wrestling is a series of combat sports involving grappling-type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. Wrestling techniques have been incorporated into martial arts, combat ...
, Men's Greco-Roman Welterweight (74 kg)


Bronze

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Seppo Räty Seppo Henrik Räty (born 27 April 1962) 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 (silver in 1992, bronze in 1988 and 1996). ...
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Athletics Athletics may refer to: Sports * Sport of athletics, a collection of sporting events that involve competitive running, jumping, throwing, and walking ** Track and field, a sub-category of the above sport * Athletics (physical culture), competiti ...
, Men's Javelin Throw


Archery

The Finnish team sent only men to the 1996 archery tournament. Each won his first match, while two were defeated in the second round.
Tomi Poikolainen Tomi Jaakko Poikolainen (born 27 December 1961) is a retired Finnish archer who competed in five consecutive Olympics from 1980 to 1996. He won an individual gold medal in 1980 and a team silver in 1992, placing fifth individually in 1984. Betwe ...
was the only Finn to reach the third round, where he was defeated. The squad won its first match in the team round, but was soundly defeated in the quarterfinal. Men's Individual Competition: *
Tomi Poikolainen Tomi Jaakko Poikolainen (born 27 December 1961) is a retired Finnish archer who competed in five consecutive Olympics from 1980 to 1996. He won an individual gold medal in 1980 and a team silver in 1992, placing fifth individually in 1984. Betwe ...
→ Round of 16, 12th place (2-1) *
Jari Lipponen Jari Matti Lipponen (born 17 October 1972) is a Finnish former archer who participated in three consecutive Olympic competitions, starting in 1992. He won the silver medal in the Men's Team Competition in 1992 ( Barcelona, Spain) alongside Tomi P ...
→ Round of 32, 20th place (1-1) *
Tommi Tuovila Tommi Tuovila (born 8 July 1971) is a Finnish archer. He competed in the men's individual and team events at the 1996 Summer Olympics The 1996 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXVI Olympiad, also known as Atlanta 1996 and com ...
→ Round of 32, 32nd place (1-1) Men's Team Competition: * Poikolainen, Lipponen, and Tuovila → Quarterfinal, 8th place (1-1)


Athletics

Men's 110 metres Hurdles *
Antti Haapakoski Antti Ensio Haapakoski (born February 6, 1971 in Kalajoki) is a retired Finnish hurdler. He won the gold medal at the 1990 World Junior Championships, finished fifth at the 1992 European Indoor Championships, sixth at the European Championships ...
Men's Marathon * Harri Hänninen — 2:18.41 (→ 32nd place) *
Risto Ulmala Risto Ilmari Ulmala (born 7 May 1963 in Helsinki) is a Finnish former long-distance runner. Risto Ulmala's best achievement was 7th place in 5000 meters at World Championships 1991. In European Athletics Championships he was 6th in 5000&nbs ...
— did not finish (→ no ranking) Men's 50 km Walk *
Valentin Kononen Valentin Kononen (born 7 March 1969 in Helsinki) is a Finnish former race walker. His competitive accomplishments include winning several medals in major competitions, which ranks him as one of the top Finnish performer in his sport. Kononen's m ...
— 3:47:40 (→ 7th place) * Antero Lindman — 4:07:58 (→ 30th place) * Jani Lehtinen — did not finish (→ no ranking) Men's Pole Vault * Heikki Vääräniemi Men's Shot Put *
Mika Halvari Mika Kristian Halvari (born February 13, 1970 in Kemi) is a Finnish former shot putter. When competing, he represented Kemin Kunto and Helsingin Kisa-Veikot. Halvari won the 1995 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Barcelona, Spain and came in ...
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Arsi Harju Arsi Ilari Harju (born March 18, 1974) is a Finnish former track and field athlete who competed in the shot put. He won the gold medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. He set his personal best of 21.39 in the qualification. In the final, Ha ...
Men's Javelin Throw *
Seppo Räty Seppo Henrik Räty (born 27 April 1962) 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 (silver in 1992, bronze in 1988 and 1996). ...
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Kimmo Kinnunen Kimmo Paavali Kinnunen (born 31 March 1968) is a Finnish former javelin thrower. He won gold at the 1991 World Championships in Tokyo and silver at the 1993 World Championships in Stuttgart. His other achievements include a 4th-place finish a ...
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Harri Hakkarainen Harri Tapio Hakkarainen (born 16 October 1969 in Kaavi) is a retired male javelin thrower from Finland. He set his personal best (87.82 metres) on 24 June 1995 in Kuortane Kuortane is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the South Ostroboth ...
Men's Hammer Throw * Marko Wahlman ** Qualification — 73.50m (→ did not advance)
Women's 100 metres *
Sanna Kyllönen Sanna Kyllönen, née Hernesniemi (born 9 March 1971, in Kokkola) is a retired Finnish woman sprinter, who specialized in the 100 and 200 metres The 200 metres, or 200-meter dash, is a sprint running event. On an outdoor 400 metre race ...
Women's 200 metres *
Sanna Kyllönen Sanna Kyllönen, née Hernesniemi (born 9 March 1971, in Kokkola) is a retired Finnish woman sprinter, who specialized in the 100 and 200 metres The 200 metres, or 200-meter dash, is a sprint running event. On an outdoor 400 metre race ...
Women's 10.000 metres *
Annemari Sandell Annemari Birgitta Kiekara (former Sandell-Hyvärinen, née Sandell; born 2 January 1977 in Kalanti) is a Finnish long-distance runner. Her best achievement in track running is ninth place at the 1995 World Championships in the 10,000 metres. ...
** Qualification — 31:40.42 ** Final — 32:14.66 (→ 12th place) Women's 4 × 100 m Relay *
Johanna Manninen Johanna Katriina Manninen (born 4 April 1980) is a Finnish former athlete specializing in sprinting events. She won two gold medals at the 2007 Summer Universiade, in addition to several medals in younger age categories. Biography She competed ...
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Sanna Kyllönen Sanna Kyllönen, née Hernesniemi (born 9 March 1971, in Kokkola) is a retired Finnish woman sprinter, who specialized in the 100 and 200 metres The 200 metres, or 200-meter dash, is a sprint running event. On an outdoor 400 metre race ...
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Heidi Suomi Heidi Suomi (born 2 January 1975) is a Finnish sprinter. She competed in the women's 4 × 100 metres relay at the 1996 Summer Olympics The 1996 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXVI Olympiad, also known as Atlanta 1996 and c ...
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Anu Pirttimaa Anu Marjo Pirttimaa (born 4 June 1972) is a Finnish sprinter. She competed in the women's 4 × 100 metres relay at the 1996 Summer Olympics The 1996 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXVI Olympiad, also known as Atlanta 1996 ...
Women's Javelin Throw *
Heli Rantanen Heli Rantanen (born 26 February 1970) is a retired Finnish track and field athlete who competed in the javelin throw. She was an Olympic Champion, having won gold in 1996. Her winning throw of 67.94 m was more than two metres ahead of the silve ...
** Qualification — 66.54 m ** Final — 67.94 m (→ Gold Medal) *
Mikaela Ingberg Mikaela Johanna Emilia Ingberg (born 29 July 1974 in Vaasa) is a female javelin thrower from Finland. Her personal best throw is 64.03 metres, achieved in September 2000 in Berlin. She was nicknamed "Mikke" during her career. Her achievements in ...
** Qualification — 60.46 m ** Final — 61.52 m (→ 7th place) * Taina Uppa ** Qualification — 57.74 m (→ did not advance) Women's Shot Put *
Karoliina Lundahl Satu Karoliina Lundahl, née Leppäluoto (born 30 June 1968 in Helsinki) is a retired female weightlifter from Finland, who was nicknamed "Kartsi" during her career. She started as a shot putter, competing for her native country at the 1996 Summe ...
** Qualification — 17.14m (→ did not advance) Women's Long Jump * Heli Koivula ** Qualification — NM (→ did not advance) Women's Triple Jump * Heli Koivula ** Qualification — 13.25 m (→ did not advance) Women's Heptathlon *
Tiia Hautala Tiia Erika Hautala (born 3 April 1972 in Pori) is a Finnish former heptathlete A heptathlon is a track and field combined events contest made up of seven events. The name derives from the Greek επτά (hepta, meaning "seven") and ἄθλος ( ...
** Final Result — 5887 points (→ 21st place) Women's Marathon *
Kirsi Rauta Kirsi Irene Rauta (born 17 March 1962 in Kouvola) is a retired female marathon runner from Finland. She represented her native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States, where she didn't finish in the women's marathon race. Sh ...
— did not finish (→ no ranking) Women's 10 km Walk *
Sari Essayah Sari Miriam Essayah (born 21 February 1967 in Haukivuori) is a Finland, Finnish retired race walking, racewalker and a politician, former Member of the European Parliament (MEP) and Member of Parliament since 2015. She is the president of the Finn ...
— 45:02 (→ 16th place)


Badminton

Men's Singles *
Pontus Jäntti Pontus Jäntti (born 20 December 1968) is a Finnish badminton player. He competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics and the 1996 Summer Olympics The 1996 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXVI Olympiad, also known as Atlanta 1996 and ...
* Robert Liljequist


Canoeing

Men's Kayak Singles, 500 metres *
Mikko Kolehmainen Mikko Yrjö Ilmari Kolehmainen (born 18 August 1964 in Mikkeli) is a Finnish sprint canoer who competed from the mid-1980s to the mid-1990s. Competing in four Summer Olympics, he won the gold medal in the K-1 500 m event at Barcelona in ...
Men's Kayak Singles, 1,000 metres *
Mikko Kolehmainen Mikko Yrjö Ilmari Kolehmainen (born 18 August 1964 in Mikkeli) is a Finnish sprint canoer who competed from the mid-1980s to the mid-1990s. Competing in four Summer Olympics, he won the gold medal in the K-1 500 m event at Barcelona in ...


Cycling


Road Competition

Men's Individual Road Race * Joona Laukka *
Kari Myyryläinen Kari Myyryläinen (born 22 October 1963) is a Finnish former professional racing cyclist. He won the Finnish national road race title in 1983, 1985 and 1986. He also competed at the 1984 and 1996 Summer Olympics. Major results ;1980 : 1st R ...
Women's Individual Road Race *
Tea Vikstedt-Nyman Tea Vikstedt-Nyman (born 6 July 1959) is a retired female racing cyclist from Finland. She represented her native country at three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988 File:1988 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: The oil platfor ...
** Final — 02:37:06 (→ 34th place) Women's Individual Time Trial *
Tea Vikstedt-Nyman Tea Vikstedt-Nyman (born 6 July 1959) is a retired female racing cyclist from Finland. She represented her native country at three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988 File:1988 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: The oil platfor ...
** Final — 38:24 (→ 6th place)


Track Competition

Men's Individual Pursuit, 4,000 metres * Jukka Heinikainen Women's Sprint, 1,000 metres *
Mira Kasslin Mira Kasslin (born 26 January 1978) is a Finnish cyclist. She competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics The 1996 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXVI Olympiad, also known as Atlanta 1996 and commonly referred to as the Centennial ...
Women's Points Race *
Tea Vikstedt-Nyman Tea Vikstedt-Nyman (born 6 July 1959) is a retired female racing cyclist from Finland. She represented her native country at three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988 File:1988 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: The oil platfor ...


Equestrianism

Individual Mixed Dressage *
Kyra Kyrklund Kyra Marie Christine Kyrklund (born 30 November 1951 in Helsinki) is a Finnish dressage rider and trainer who currently lives in West Sussex. In 1991 she and "Matador II" won the World Cup Finals in Paris. She has competed in six Olympics ...


Fencing

One female fencer represented Finland in 1996. ; Women's épée * Minna Lehtola


Judo

Men's Half-Lightweight * Pasi Lauren


Rhythmic gymnastics

Women's Individual Rhythmic Gymnastics * Katri Kalpala


Rowing

Men's Single Sculls * Tomas Söderblom Women's Single Sculls *
Laila Finska-Bezerra Laila Finska-Bezerra (; born 8 August 1968) is a Finnish former rower. She competed in the women's single sculls event at the 1996 Summer Olympics. Personal life Finska-Bezerra is married to Portuguese former rower Luis Bezerra. They live in P ...


Sailing


Shooting


Swimming

Men's 50 m Freestyle *
Janne Blomqvist Janne Blomqvist (born 6 May 1972) is a retired freestyle sprint swimmer from Finland. Blomqvist was born in Helsinki, and competed for his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992 in Barcelona, Spain. His best res ...
** Heat — 23.61 (→ did not advance, 37th place) Men's 100 m Freestyle *
Kalle Varonen Kalle Varonen (born April 11, 1974, in Ulvila, Finland) is a retired freestyle sprint swimmer from Finland. Varonen competed for his native country at 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. His best result was a 12th place with the men's 4×1 ...
** Heat — 52.00 (→ did not advance, 44th place) Men's 200 m Freestyle *
Jani Sievinen Jani Nikanor Sievinen (; born 31 March 1974) is a former medley swimmer from Finland, who won the silver medal in the 200 m individual medley at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. In winning the World Championship 200m individ ...
** Heat — 1:49.05 ** Swim-off for 8th — 1:48.89 (→ scratched second swim-off) *
Antti Kasvio Antti Alexander Kasvio (born 20 December 1973 in Espoo) is a former freestyle swimmer from Finland who won the bronze medal in the 200 m freestyle at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. Together with Jani Sievinen he was Finland ...
** Heat — 1:50.55 (→ did not advance, 18th place) Men's 100 m Butterfly *
Vesa Hanski Vesa Hanski (born September 13, 1973 in Turku) is a retired male butterfly and freestyle swimmer from Finland Finland ( fi, Suomi ; sv, Finland ), officially the Republic of Finland (; ), is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It sh ...
** Heat — 54.73 (→ did not advance, 25th place) Men's 200 m Butterfly *
Vesa Hanski Vesa Hanski (born September 13, 1973 in Turku) is a retired male butterfly and freestyle swimmer from Finland Finland ( fi, Suomi ; sv, Finland ), officially the Republic of Finland (; ), is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It sh ...
** Heat — 1:59.73 ** B-Final — 1:59.64 (→ 10th place) Men's 200 m Individual Medley *
Jani Sievinen Jani Nikanor Sievinen (; born 31 March 1974) is a former medley swimmer from Finland, who won the silver medal in the 200 m individual medley at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. In winning the World Championship 200m individ ...
** Heat — 2:01.05 ** Final — 2:00.13 (→ Silver Medal) *
Petteri Lehtinen Petteri Lehtinen (born December 11, 1973, in Espoo, Finland) is a retired medley swimmer from Finland. Lehtinen competed for his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992 in Barcelona, Spain. His best result was a 12th ...
** Heat — 2:05.51 (→ did not advance, 19th place) Men's 400 m Individual Medley *
Jani Sievinen Jani Nikanor Sievinen (; born 31 March 1974) is a former medley swimmer from Finland, who won the silver medal in the 200 m individual medley at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. In winning the World Championship 200m individ ...
** Heat — 4:23.13 ** Final — scratched Men's 4 × 100 m Freestyle Relay *
Jani Sievinen Jani Nikanor Sievinen (; born 31 March 1974) is a former medley swimmer from Finland, who won the silver medal in the 200 m individual medley at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. In winning the World Championship 200m individ ...
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Antti Kasvio Antti Alexander Kasvio (born 20 December 1973 in Espoo) is a former freestyle swimmer from Finland who won the bronze medal in the 200 m freestyle at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. Together with Jani Sievinen he was Finland ...
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Janne Blomqvist Janne Blomqvist (born 6 May 1972) is a retired freestyle sprint swimmer from Finland. Blomqvist was born in Helsinki, and competed for his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992 in Barcelona, Spain. His best res ...
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Kalle Varonen Kalle Varonen (born April 11, 1974, in Ulvila, Finland) is a retired freestyle sprint swimmer from Finland. Varonen competed for his native country at 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. His best result was a 12th place with the men's 4×1 ...
** Heat — 3:22.99 (→ did not advance, 12th place)
Women's 50 m Freestyle *
Minna Salmela Minna Salmela (born May 3, 1971 in Oulu) is a retired female freestyle sprint swimmer from Finland. Salmela competed for her native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992 in Barcelona, Spain. Her best result was a 14th plac ...
** Heat — 26.72 (→ did not advance, 34th place) Women's 100 m Freestyle *
Minna Salmela Minna Salmela (born May 3, 1971 in Oulu) is a retired female freestyle sprint swimmer from Finland. Salmela competed for her native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992 in Barcelona, Spain. Her best result was a 14th plac ...
** Heat — 57.15 (→ did not advance, 22nd place) Women's 200 m Freestyle * Paula Harmokivi ** Heat — 2:03.54 (→ did not advance, 18th place) Women's 400 m Freestyle * Paula Harmokivi ** Heat — 4:23.84 (→ did not advance, 33rd place) Women's 100 m Backstroke *
Anu Koivisto Anu Elisa Koivisto (born 9 May 1980) is a 2-time Olympic swimmer from Finland. She swam for Finland at the 1996 and 2000 Olympics. During her swimming career, she swam to multiple Finnish championships and national records. At the 1996 Olympics ...
** Heat — 1:05.26 (→ did not advance, 23rd place) Women's 200 m Backstroke *
Anu Koivisto Anu Elisa Koivisto (born 9 May 1980) is a 2-time Olympic swimmer from Finland. She swam for Finland at the 1996 and 2000 Olympics. During her swimming career, she swam to multiple Finnish championships and national records. At the 1996 Olympics ...
** Heat — 2:19.58 (→ did not advance, 25th place) Women's 100 m Breaststroke *
Mia Hagman Mia Hagman (born August 18, 1979 in Helsinki, Finland) is a retired female breaststroke swimmer from Finland. Hagman competed for her native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Her best result was a 14th place with the women's ...
** Heat — 1:13.01 (→ did not advance, 32nd place) Women's 200 m Breaststroke *
Mia Hagman Mia Hagman (born August 18, 1979 in Helsinki, Finland) is a retired female breaststroke swimmer from Finland. Hagman competed for her native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Her best result was a 14th place with the women's ...
** Heat — 2:36.11 (→ did not advance, 25th place) Women's 100 m Butterfly *
Marja Pärssinen Marja Pärssinen (born 13 March 1971 in Jyväskylä, Finland) is a retired female butterfly and freestyle swimmer from Finland. Nicknamed ''Marde'' Pärssinen competed for her native country at three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992 ...
** Heat — 1:02.53 (→ did not advance, 22nd place) Women's 4 × 100 m Freestyle Relay *
Minna Salmela Minna Salmela (born May 3, 1971 in Oulu) is a retired female freestyle sprint swimmer from Finland. Salmela competed for her native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992 in Barcelona, Spain. Her best result was a 14th plac ...
, Paula Harmokivi,
Marja Pärssinen Marja Pärssinen (born 13 March 1971 in Jyväskylä, Finland) is a retired female butterfly and freestyle swimmer from Finland. Nicknamed ''Marde'' Pärssinen competed for her native country at three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992 ...
, and Marja Heikkilä ** Heat — 3:50.33 (→ did not advance, 16th place) Women's 4 × 100 m Medley Relay *
Anu Koivisto Anu Elisa Koivisto (born 9 May 1980) is a 2-time Olympic swimmer from Finland. She swam for Finland at the 1996 and 2000 Olympics. During her swimming career, she swam to multiple Finnish championships and national records. At the 1996 Olympics ...
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Mia Hagman Mia Hagman (born August 18, 1979 in Helsinki, Finland) is a retired female breaststroke swimmer from Finland. Hagman competed for her native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Her best result was a 14th place with the women's ...
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Marja Pärssinen Marja Pärssinen (born 13 March 1971 in Jyväskylä, Finland) is a retired female butterfly and freestyle swimmer from Finland. Nicknamed ''Marde'' Pärssinen competed for her native country at three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992 ...
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Minna Salmela Minna Salmela (born May 3, 1971 in Oulu) is a retired female freestyle sprint swimmer from Finland. Salmela competed for her native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992 in Barcelona, Spain. Her best result was a 14th plac ...
** Heat — 4:14.14 (→ did not advance, 14th place)


Weightlifting

Men's Lightweight *
Jouni Grönman Jouni Johannes Grönman (born 17 May 1962), is a Finnish former weightlifter who competed at four Olympic Games won a bronze medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Grönman was born and trained in Pori, on the west coast of Finland. A ...
Men's Heavyweight * Janne Kanerva


Wrestling

Men's Lightweight, Greco-Roman *
Marko Yli-Hannuksela Marko Juhani Yli-Hannuksela (born 21 December 1973 in Ilmajoki) is a Finland, Finnish former wrestling, wrestler. His most notable accomplishments are his two Olympic medals and a world championship in Greco-Roman amateur wrestling, wrestl ...
Men's Welterweight, Greco-Roman *
Marko Asell Marko Asell (born 8 May 1970 in Ylöjärvi) is a Finnish wrestler and Olympic medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling. He was also a politician and member of Finnish Parliament in 2007–2011. Olympics Asell competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in A ...
Men's Middleweight, Greco-Roman *
Tuomo Karila Tuomo Arto Mikael Karila (born 7 April 1968) is a Finnish former Olympic wrestler. He was born in Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland. His nickname is Tuoppi. Wrestling career His sports club was Vantaan Sampo, in Vantaa, in Finland. In 1986, he won the ...
Men's Light-Heavyweight, Greco-Roman *
Harri Koskela Harri Matias Koskela (born 8 October 1965 in Lapua) is a Finnish wrestler and Olympic medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling. Olympics Koskela competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul where he received the silver medal in Greco-Roman wrest ...
Men's Super-Heavyweight, Greco-Roman *
Juha Ahokas Juha Matti Ahokas (born September 18, 1969, in Kokkola) is a retired amateur Finnish Greco-Roman wrestler, who competed in the men's super heavyweight category. Ahokas has won thirty Finnish championship titles, collected four medals (one gold, t ...


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References

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