Finnish Famous Names Starting with Letter I

Is a former Finnish speedskater. She represented Finland at the Olympic Winter Games of 1960 in Squa

Is a former Finnish speedskater. She represented Finland at the Olympic Winter Games of 1960 in Squaw Valley, Placer County, California and made seven consecutive appearances at the World Allround Speed Skating Championships for Women between 1955 and 1961. She became Finnish champion in 1956 and 1961 and skated at first with Valkeakosken Haka and later with Valkeakosken Koskenpojat.

Was an American professional ice hockey player who played 97 games in the National Hockey League. He

Was an American professional ice hockey player who played 97 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Boston Bruins and Detroit Red Wings. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Was a popular Finnish rock and folk singer. He recorded over 300 songs, most of which were his own c

Was a popular Finnish rock and folk singer. He recorded over 300 songs, most of which were his own compositions, with lyrics written by Vexi Salmi. Irwin Goodman started as a protest song singer in the folk boom of the mid-1960s, his humorous songs often mocking any authorities becoming evergreens among Finnish people; to such extent that small "Irwin singalike" contests are nowadays arranged by some pubs for entertainment.

Was a French cross country skier who competed from 1988 to 1994. Competing in two Winter Olympics, s

Was a French cross country skier who competed from 1988 to 1994. Competing in two Winter Olympics, she earned her best finishes at Albertville in 1992 with a fifth in the 4 x 5 km relay overall, and ninth in the 5 km + 10 km combined pursuit individually.

A singer-songwriter and musician from Helsinki, Finland. Besides her solo career, she is a member of

A singer-songwriter and musician from Helsinki, Finland. Besides her solo career, she is a member of free improv and psych folk bands Avarus, Kemialliset Ystävät, and the trio Hertta Lussu Ässä.She has been compared to an acid folk version of Björk, a fem

Is a Finnish documentary photographer known for his monochrome portraits of Roma people and others l

Is a Finnish documentary photographer known for his monochrome portraits of Roma people and others living in the cities and countryside of Finland in the 1960s, a time of rapid societal change.Hölttö is known as one of the classic photographers to introdu

Is a former Finnish archer, who participated in two consecutive Olympic competitions, starting in 19

Is a former Finnish archer, who participated in two consecutive Olympic competitions, starting in 1988.

A Finnish musician. He is known as the frontman of several bands, most famously Hassisen Kone, Sielu

A Finnish musician. He is known as the frontman of several bands, most famously Hassisen Kone, Sielun Veljet and Ismo Alanko Säätiö, as well as a successful solo artist.Alanko is known for his versatility and interest in different musical styles. During his career he has recorded punk rock, alternative rock, progressive rock, electronic music, schlager, dance music, children's music and film scores. He has achieved eight platinum records, 16 gold records and four Emma awards.[3] Also a recognized lyricist, Alanko won the Juha Vainio Writer's Award (Juha Vainio -sanoittajapalkinto) in 2003 for his song texts.[4]

Is a retired football forward. During his club career, Lius played for Kuusysi Lahti, Örgryte IS, H

Is a retired football forward. During his club career, Lius played for Kuusysi Lahti, Örgryte IS, HJK Helsinki, RoPS and FC Hämeenlinna. He made 36 appearances for the Finland national team, scoring 4 goals.

Was a Finnish wrestler who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He won the silver medal in the light

Was a Finnish wrestler who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He won the silver medal in the light heavyweight class. In a remarkable final, he wrestled for nine hours against the other finalist the Swedish wrestler Anders Ahlgren before it was declared a draw. The judges refused to award a gold medal, stating that the champion had to have won the final match. Thus they both were given second place and no gold medal was awarded.