Team
Finland
28th Summer Universiade
Gwangju, South Korea 3.-14.7.2015
Published by the Finnish Olympic
Committee
Cover, Layout: Edita Prima Oy
ISBN: 978-952-5794-39-7 (Paper)
ISBN: 978-952-5794-40-3 (PDF)
Index
GREETINGS FROM THE
NOC PRESIDENT
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FOREWORD5
GREETINGS FROM THE
UNIVERSIADE-ALUMNI6
TEAM FINLAND – ATHLETES
AQUATICS
Diving Swimming 7
10
Archery 13
Athletics
15
Badminton 22
Basketball 24
GYMNASTICS
Artistic Gymnastics 32
Rhythmic Gymnastics 35
Judo 38
Rowing 40
Shooting 41
Taekwondo
43
Tennis 47
Volleyball 48
Delegation officials  54
HILKKA LAITINEN FINLAND´S
CANDIDATE FOR FISU
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
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Greetings from the NOC President
Finland has sent teams in both Summer- and Winter Universiades since the very beginning and
participated actively in the work of International University Sports Federation (FISU) through the
decades. From 2015 onwards, the student elite sports in Finland is coordinated by the Finnish
Olympic Committee. Developing elite student sport and sending teams to Universiades is now one
of the NOC’s elementary functions.
The Finnish team in Gwangju Summer Universiade consists of 86 athletes representing fourteen
different sports. Some of the athletes are already internationally experienced while the others will
compete in the event of this scale for the first time in their career. Together with coaches, medical
personnel, delegation officials etc. the total number of team members surpasses 120, making it
one of the biggest Finnish Universiade teams ever.
Having witnessed the development of international university sport from many different perspectives - including the sixteen years as a member of FISU Executive Committee - I wish good luck
for all our athletes. In addition to the tough competitions, don’t forget to get the best out of the
unique atmosphere of this international multisport event!
Risto Nieminen
President, Finnish Olympic Committee
FISU Honorary Member
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Foreword
Twelve years ago the Summer World University Games – Universiade - were held in Daegu, South
Korea. For the Finnish delegation those were successful games. After three consecutive Summer
Universiades without winning a one single medal, Finnish student athletes were seen on the
podium four times in Daegu. David Söderberg in hammer (3rd) and Esko Mikkola in javelin (2nd),
continued the success tradition of Finnish throwers. Johanna Risku (Lehtinen) ran technically and
tactically brilliant race in 1500 metres winning silver medal. Finally, Jani Tanskanen crowned the
games with his majestic performance in horizontal bar reaching the second position.
It was more than that, though, in Daegu. Women’s basketball team did their comeback in the Universiade tournament, after sixteen years of absence, with great enthusiasm. Korean people seemed
to be always smiling, friendly and polite. Finland was best known of xylitol among locals. The Korean ringtones were the funniest I’ve heard anywhere before or after. Finnish team was packed with
great personalities – one could say artists – such as Manuela Bosco and Olli Torkkel for example.
Yes, those are all very nice memories and it feels good to return to South Korea.
Winning and medals are important. I know it even from my own, more than humble, sporting
career. Yet, the story behind the success or failure is many times even more important and fascinating than the actual result. In Finnish Universiade team you are allowed to fail, but you also have
permit to succeed. Take a risk and try something new if you feel like it! Be courageous, enjoy what
you do! It’s all about emotions after all.
Jukka Tirri
University Sport Manager, Finnish Olympic Committee
Head of Finnish delegation in Gwangju 2015
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Greetings from the
Universiade-alumni
Taking part in the Universiade in Fukuoka -95 was a new
and different, but definitely great experience for me. It
was one of my first big international competitions and
the first time I competed in Asia. I think participating in
the Universiade is for many an important step on the
athlete’s path when aiming for the top in your sport. The
setup is very similar to the Olympics. You’re staying in
an Athlete’s village and you’re part of a big team that
consists of many different sports. I think that just being
part of it all is definitely something you will remember
for the rest of your life. I hope you have a great time and
good luck! Pitäkää lippu korkealla :) Micce
Mikaela Ingberg
Advisor, Finnish Olympic Committee
Medalist in Athletics World and European Championships in Javelin Throw
Dear Athletes,
You are chosen to represent Finland at the University Games. I was lucky enough to get that
opportunity myself twice during my career and I’m very grateful for those experiences. First time
I was just a newcomer at international level and got invaluable experience of competing with the
best gymnasts in the world and being a member of multi-sport TEAM. At my second appearance
I was already a World class gymnast with some
merits myself and was able to win a silver medal
too. On my second University Games I was more experienced and I think I was better able to enjoy the
atmosphere and get the strong support from the
team that helped me to compete well.
This July you have the opportunity to experience
that unique multi-sport and multi-cultural environment and I almost envy you for that. I wish all of
you good luck and best success in your competitions and remember to enjoy the experience also!
Jani Tanskanen
Director of Men’s Artistic Gymnastics, Finnish Gymnastics Federation
World Champion on Horizontal Bar in 1997
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TEAM FINLAND
Athletics
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Basketball
Swimming
AQUATICS
Diving
Fencing
Artistic Gymnastics
Diving
Water Polo
Athletes - Men
Jouni Kallunki
Tennis
Archery
Table Tennis
YOB:
1992
Club: Aurajoen Uinti
University of Jyväskylä, Open University
Sport Academy of Turku Region
Events: Springboard 1m, 3m, synchronized 3m
www.futuresportschamps.com/fullpage/jouni-kallunki
instagram.com/jouzzi5
Badminton
Golf
Baseball
Taewondo
Shooting
Otto Lehtonen
YOB: 1988
Rowing
Volleyball
Judo
Football
Club: Aurajoen Uinti
University of Jyväskylä, Open University
Sport Academy of Turku Region
Events: Springboard 1m, 3m, synchronized 3m
www.futuresportschamps.com/fullpage/otto-lehtonen
twitter.com/ochomedio
instagram.com/ottolehtonen88
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Handball
Heikki Mäkikallio
YOB: 1995
Club: Arizona State University
University: Arizona State University, USA
Events: Springboard 1m, 3m; Mixed team
instagram.com/heikkimakikallio
Athletes - Women
Taina Karvonen
YOB: 1989
Club: Vantaa Diving
Oulu University of Applied Sciences
Oulu Region Academy of Sport
Events: Springboard 1m, 3m, synchronized 3m
www.tainakarvonen.fi
twitter.com/tainakarvone
instagram.com/tainakarvonen
Iira Laatunen
YOB: 1991
Club: Uimahyppyseura Tiirat
University of Helsinki
Metropolitan NOC Elite Sports Academy
Events: Springboard 1m, 3m, synchronized 3m; Mixed team
instagram.com/iiralaa
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Officials
Satu Pirhonen
Coach
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Athletics
Basketball
Swimming
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Swimming
Fencing
Diving
Artistic Gymnastics
Water Polo
Athletes - Women
Tennis
Anniina Ala-Seppälä
Archery
Table Tennis
YOB: 1993
Club: Lahden Uimaseura
Rice University, USA
Päijät-Häme Sports Academy
Events: Freestyle 200 m, 400m, 800m, 1500m; Open water
10km
Badminton
Golf
Baseball
Taewondo
Shooting
instagram.com/B00GINA
Rowing
Volleyball
Patricia Aschan
YOB: 1994
Club: Raision Urheilijat
Oakland University, USA
Events: Butterfly 200m; Medley 200m, 400 m
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Judo
Football
Handball
Kaisla Kollanus
YOB: 1993
Club: Helsingfors Simsällskap
Villanova University, USA
Events: Butterfly 50m, 100m; Breaststroke 50m; Open
water 10km
twitter.com/KaislaKollanus
Tanja Kylliäinen
YOB: 1993
Club: Louisville University
Louisville University, USA
Events: Butterfly 100m, 200m; Medley 200m, 400 m
twitter.com/TanjaKylliainen
Laura Lajunen
YOB: 1992
Club: Swimming Jyväskylä
Stockholm University, SWE
Sports Academy of Central Finland
Events: Freestyle 200 m, 400m, 800m, 1500m
www.laurasim.fi
twitter.com/llajunen
instagram.com/llajunen
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Lotta Nevalainen
YOB: 1994
Club: Uinti Imatra
North Carolina State University, USA
Events: Freestyle 50 m, 100m; Backstroke 50 m, 100m
twitter.com/LottaLottamaria
instagram.com/lottalottamaria
Marlene Niemi
YOB: 1992
Club: Swimming Jyväskylä
University of Jyväskylä
Sports Academy of Central Finland
Events: Freestyle 50 m, 100m; Breaststroke 50m; Butterfly
50m
http://marrenmatkassa.blogspot.fi
twitter.com/MarleneNiemi
Officials
Nathan Lavery
Coach
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Rhythmic Gymnastics
Tennis
Archery
Swimming
Archery
Diving
Water Polo
Table Tennis
Taewondo
Athletes - Men
Badminton
Golf
Baseball
Shooting
Juho Hautamäki
YOB: 1989
Club: Pohjan Jousi
Lapland University of Applied Sciences
Events: Compound bow
Rowing
Volleyball
Judo
Juuso Huhtala
YOB: 1988
Club: Arcus
University of Turku
Sport Academy of Turku Region
Events: Recurve bow, individual and team competition
www.juusohuhtala.com
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Football
Handball
Tero Pyylampi
YOB: 1988
Club: Tampereen Jousiampujat
Tampere University of Technology
Events: Recurve bow, individual and team competition
Antti Vikström
YOB: 1993
Club: Oulun Jousimiehet
University of Oulu
Oulu Region Academy of Sport
Events: Recurve bow, individual and team competition
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Athletics
Athletics
Basketball
Fencing
Artistic G
Athletes - Men
Arttu Hirvonen
YOB: 1989
Club: Oulun Pyrintö
University of Oulu
Oulu Region Academy of Sport
Events: 110m Hurdles
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Tennis
Swimming
Diving
Archery
Wa
Table Tennis
Tae
www.arttuhirvonen.fi
instagram.com/arttuhirvonen
Badminton
Golf
Baseball
Sho
Anders Lindahl
YOB: 1987
Club: IF Länken
Rowing
Arcada University of Applied Sciences
Events: 1500m, 5000m, 10000m
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Volleyball
Judo
Football
H
Petteri Monni
YOB: 1990
Club: Jyväskylän Kenttäurheilijat
University of Jyväskylä
Sports Academy of Central Finland
Events: 400m Hurdles
instagram.com/petterimonni
Sami Peltomäki
YOB: 1991
Club: Alajärven Ankkurit
Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences
Sports Academy of Southern Ostrobothnia
Events: Javelin
http://www.sportlife.fi/team-sportlife/sami-peltomki/
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Athletes - Women
Matilda Bogdanoff
YOB: 1990
Club: HIFK
University of Helsinki
Metropolitan NOC Elite Sports Academy (URHEA)
Events: 100m Hurdles
instagram.com/matildaff
Katri Hirvonen
YOB: 1990
Club: Joensuun Kataja
Karelia University of Applied Sciences
Joensuu Sports Academy
Events: Discus, shot put
www.antaaheittaa.fi
Jenni Kangas
YOB: 1992
Club: Seinäjoen Seudun Urheilijat
Lahti University of Applied Sciences
Päijät-Häme Sports Academy
Events: Javelin
http://projektikangas.blogspot.fi
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Anniina Laitinen
YOB: 1989
Club: Helsingin Kisaveikot
University of Helsinki
Metropolitan NOC Elite Sports Academy (URHEA)
Events: 400m Hurdles
twitter.com/AnniinaLaitinen
Hanna-Maari Latvala
YOB: 1987
Club: Jyväskylän Kenttäurheilijat
University of Jyväskylä
Sports Academy of Central Finland
Events: 100m, 200m
hanna-maarilatvala.com
twitter.com/ @HanttaLatvala
instagram.com/ hannamaari
Essi Lindgren
YOB: 1990
Club: Kuivasjärven Aura
Oulu University of Applied Sciences
Oulu Region Academy of Sport
Events: Triple jump
twitter.com/Essi_Lindgren
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Heidi Nokelainen
YOB: 1990
Club: Simpeleen Urheilijat
University of Eastern Finland
Joensuu Sports Academy
Events: Javelin
www.antaaheittaa.fi
Sanna Nygård
YOB: 1988
Club: Vasa Idrottsällskap
Hanken School of Economics
Vaasa Region Sports Academy
Events: triple jump, long jump
http://sanna-nygard.blogspot.fi/
Johanna Salmela
YOB: 1990
Club: Jyväskylän Kenttäurheilijat
University of Jyväskylä
Sports Academy of Central Finland
Events: Hammer
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Linda Sandblom
YOB: 1989
Club: HIK Friidrott
Åbo Akademi University
Metropolitan NOC Elite Sports Academy (URHEA)
Events: High jump
www.lindasandblom.fi
instagram.com/lindamariasandblom
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Officials
Vesa Rantanen
Kari Ihalainen
Team leader
Coach
Anne Suoranta
Coach
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Badminton
Tennis
Badminton
Archery
Table Tennis
Golf
Baseball
Taewo
Shoot
Athletes - Men
Petri Hautala
Rowing
YOB: 1993
Club: Espoon Sulkapallo-Badminton
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences
Metropolitan NOC Elite Sports Academy (URHEA)
Events: Men’s singles; Team competition
twitter.com/Pwetew
instagram.com/pwetew
Anton Kaisti
YOB: 1992
Club: HBC-Badminton
Aalto University
Metropolitan NOC Elite Sports Academy (URHEA)
Events: Men’s singles, mixed doubles; Team competition
twitter.com/antonkaisti
instagram.com/antonkaisti
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Volleyball
Judo
Football
Han
Athletes - Women
Sonja Pekkola
YOB: 1993
Club: Tapion Sulka
University of Helsinki
Metropolitan NOC Elite Sports Academy (URHEA)
Events: Women’s singles and doubles; Team competition
twitter.com/SonjaPekkola
Sanni Rautala
YOB: 1987
Club: Östersundom IF
University of Helsinki
Metropolitan NOC Elite Sports Academy (URHEA)
Events: Women’s doubles, mixed doubles; Team competition
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Basketball
(Training Camp Group of 18 players)
Aleksi Akpaso
YOB: 1992
Club: KTP Kotka
University of Eastern Finland, Open University
instagram.com/akpaso
Marius van Andringa
YOB: 1994
Club: Joensuun Kataja
University of Jyväskylä, Open University
twitter.com/mariuswan
instagram.com/mariuswa
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Joonas Cavén
YOB: 1993
Club: free agent
University of Eastern Finland, Open University
twitter.com/icaven_
Instagram.com/icaven
Daniel Dolenc
YOB: 1993
Club: Kouvolan Kouvot
University of Eastern Finland, Open University
Osku Heinonen
YOB: 1992
Club: Tampereen Pyrintö
University of Tampere
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Joni Herrala
YOB: 1994
Club: Tapiolan Honka
University of Jyväskylä, Open University
twitter.com/herralj
instagram.com/herraljii
Tommi Huolila
YOB: 1993
Club: Joensuun Kataja
University of Eastern Finland, Open University
Joonas Lehtoranta
YOB: 1994
Club: KTP Kotka
University of Jyväskylä, Open University
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Carl Lindbom
YOB: 1991
Club: Helsinki Seagulls
University of Jyväskylä, Open University
twitter.com/CalleLindbom
instagram.com/_callel
Alex Murphy
YOB: 1993
Club: U. of Florida, USA
University of Florida, USA
twitter.com/AlexMurphy5
Instagram.com/a5murphy
Antto Nikkarinen
YOB: 1991
Club: Helsinki Seagulls
University of Turku, Open University
http://bisons.fi/blogi
twitter.com/AnttoNikkarinen
instagram.com/anatoligregorin
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Mika Nuolivirta
YOB: 1994
Club: Freed-Hardeman University, USA
Freed-Hardeman University, USA
twitter.com/monnstax
Topias Palmi
YOB: 1994
Club: Tampereen Pyrintö
Tampere University of Applied Sciences
instagram.com/tpalmi
Julius Rajala
YOB: 1994
Club: University of Loyola Chigaco, USA
University of Loyola Chigaco, USA
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Mikael Sandberg
YOB: 1991
Club: Tampereen Pyrintö, Finland
twitter.com/Ace_Sandberg
instagram.com/acesandberg
Ilari Seppälä
YOB: 1993
Club: Kouvolan Kouvot
University of Eastern Finland, Open University
twitter.com/IlariSeppala7
instagram.com/IlariSeppala
Lauri Toivonen
YOB: 1991
Club: Helsinki Seagulls
Aalto University
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Alex Vaenerberg
YOB: 1992
Club: Tampereen Pyrintö
University of Eastern Finland, Open University
twitter.com/vaenerberg7
instagram.com/vaenerberg7
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Officials
Ari Tammivaara
Lassi Tuovi
Officials
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Mikko Larkas
Aleksi Hakanto
Assistant Coach
Physiotherapist
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hletics
GYMNASTICS
Artistic Gymnastics
Athletes - Women
Basketball
Fencing
Annika Urvikko
YOB: 1990
Gymnastics Club: Tampereen
Swimming Voimistelijat
Diving
nnis
nton
ng
Artistic Gymnastics
Water Polo
University of Jyväskylä
Sports Academy of Tampere
Archery
Table Tennis
Taewondo
Officials
Golf
Volleyball
Baseball
Judo
Shooting
Football
Igor
Cherepov
Handball
Coach
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Athletes - Men
Franz Card
YOB: 1995
Club: Turun Urheiluliitto
Penn State University, USA
instagram.com/franz_card
Kasper Holopainen
YOB: 1993
Club: Voimisteluseura Helsinki
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences
Metropolitan NOC Elite Sports Academy (URHEA)
instagram.com/Kasssu
Heikki Saarenketo
YOB: 1994
Club: Jyväskylän Voimistelijat
University of Jyväskylä, Open University
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Tomi Tuuha
YOB: 1989
Club: Voimisteluseura Helsinki
University of Eastern Finland, Open University
Metropolitan NOC Elite Sports Academy (URHEA)
twitter.com/tomituuha
instagram.com/tjtuuha
Markku Vahtila
YOB: 1989
Club: Kotkan telinevoimistelijat
University of Turku, Open University
Metropolitan NOC Elite Sports Academy (URHEA)
www.mvahtila.fi
Officials
Timo Holopainen
Coach
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Rhythmic Gymnastics
Athletics
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Individual competition
Basketball
Fencing
Swimming
Diving
Artisti
W
Inessa Rif
Tennis
YOB: 1994
Club: SVS Espoo
University of Jyväskylä, Open University
Metropolitan NOC Elite Sports Academy (URHEA)
Badminton
Officials
Rowing
Iiris Rif
Coach
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Archery
Table Tennis
Golf
Volleyball
Baseball
Judo
Ta
S
Football
Team competition
Sonja Kokkonen
YOB: 1996
Club: Elise
University of Turku, Open University
Metropolitan NOC Elite Sports Academy (URHEA)
Heleri Kolkkanen
YOB: 1997
Club: Elise
University of Turku, Open University
Metropolitan NOC Elite Sports Academy (URHEA)
instagram.com/hheleri_k
Iina Linna
YOB: 1995
Club: Elise
University of Turku, Open University
Metropolitan NOC Elite Sports Academy (URHEA)
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Aino Purje
YOB: 1996
Club: Elise
University of Turku, Open University
Metropolitan NOC Elite Sports Academy (URHEA)
Kati Rantsi
YOB: 1996
Club: Elise
University of Turku, Open University
Metropolitan NOC Elite Sports Academy (URHEA)
Officials
Laura Ahonen
Coach
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Badminton
Rowing
Golf
Volleyball
Judo
Baseball
Judo
Athletes - Men
Lalli Nuorteva
YOB: 1993
Club: Hämeenlinnan Judoseura
University of Helsinki
Weight class: 90 kg
Tommi Valtonen
YOB: 1992
Club: Nummelan Judo
University of Tampere
Sports Academy of Tampere
Weight class: 60 kg
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Shooting
Football
Handball
Officials
Olli Paasimaa
Coach
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Rowing
Badminton
Rowing
Golf
Volleyball
Athletes - Women
Johanna Haavisto
YOB: 1987
Club: Takon Soutajat
Tampere University of Technology
Sports Academy of Tampere
Events: Single sculls
Officials
Marjaana Risku
Coach
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Baseball
Judo
Shoo
Football
Ha
Tennis
Archery
minton
Golf
owing
Table Tennis
Shooting
Taewondo
Baseball
Shooting
Athletes - Women
Volleyball
Judo
Football
Handball
Pauliina Frilander-Soini
YOB: 1988
Club: Pieksämäen Seudun Ampujat
University of Tampere
Sports Academy of Tampere
Events: Rifle events
Heidi Hämäläinen
YOB: 1994
Club: Sibbo Skyttegille
Savonia University of Applied Sciences
Pohjois-Savo Sports Academy
Events: Skeet
Instagram.com/_heidiha
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Tiina Jänkälä
YOB: 1991
Club: Sodankylän Ampujat
Lahti University of Applied Sciences
Events: Pistol events
Katarina Långström
YOB: 1993
Club: Kyrkslätt skytteförening
University of Helsinki
Metropolitan NOC Elite Sports Academy (URHEA)
Events: Rifle events
twitter.com/katalangstrom
instagram.com/lisakata
Riikka Parviainen
YOB: 1993
Club: Savonlinnan Metsästys- ja Ampumaseura
University of Eastern Finland
Joensuu Sports Academy
Events: Rifle events
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Gymnastics
Swimming
nnis
Archery
nton
ing
Taekwondo
Diving
Water Polo
Table Tennis
Poomsae
Athletes - Men
Golf Siltanen
Baseball
Olli
Taewondo
Shooting
YOB: 1992
Club: Budokwai Taekwondo
University of Turku
Sport Academy of Turku Region
Events: Individual, Mixed pairs
Volleyball
Judo
Football
ilmaanveivaajat.blogspot.fi
instagram.com/yopchaolligi
Handball
Athletes - Women
Essi Labart
YOB: 1993
Club: Taekwondourheilijat 2011
Arcada University of Applied Sciences
Metropolitan NOC Elite Sports Academy (URHEA)
Events: Individual, Mixed pairs
twitter.com/eslan03
instagram.com/eslan1
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Officials
Heikki Liukkonen
Coach
Kyorugi
Athletes - Men
Jouni Lahtinen
YOB: 1987
Club: Loviisan Taekwondo Hwang
Aalto University
Metropolitan NOC Elite Sports Academy (URHEA)
Weight class: 74 kg
twitter.com/jouni_lahtinen
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Toni Lahtinen
YOB: 1994
Club: Loviisan Taekwondo Hwang
Aalto University
Metropolitan NOC Elite Sports Academy (URHEA)
Weight class: 63 kg
Athletes - Women
Suvi Mikkonen
YOB: 1988
Club: Izenzei
National Distance Education University, Spain
Weight class: 53 kg
twitter.com/Suvimikkonen
instagram.com/suvihankuk
Roosa Närhi
YOB: 1990
Club: Budokwai Taekwondo
Turku University of Applied Sciences
Sport Academy of Turku Region
Weight class: 62 kg
instagram.com/roosanuppu
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Tanja Pasanen
YOB: 1991
Club: Budokwai Taekwondo
University of Turku
Sport Academy of Turku Region
Weight class: 49 kg
instagram.com/roosanuppu
Officials
Jarkko Mäkinen
Jesus Ramal
Coach
Coach
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Tennis
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Tennis
Swimming
Diving
Archery
Table Tennis
T
Athletes - Men
Harri Heliövaara
Badminton
Golf
Baseball
S
YOB: 1989
Club: HVS-Tennis
Aalto University
Events: Singles
Rowing
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Volleyball
Judo
Football
Badminton
Volleyball
Rowing
Volleyball
Golf
Athletes - Women
Kaisa Alanko
YOB: 1993
Club: VC Wiesbaden
University of Vaasa, Open University
Position: Setter
instagram.com/kaisajoh
Annina Antikainen
YOB: 1989
Club: HPK
University of Jyväskylä, Open University
Position: Setter
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Baseball
Judo
Shooting
Football
Handball
Salla Karhu
YOB: 1994
Club: Oriveden Ponnistus
University of Tampere, Open University
Position: All-around player
instagram.com/karhusalla
Iida-Emilia Kivimurto
YOB: 1995
Club: Kuusamon Pallo-Karhut
University of Jyväskylä, Open University
Position: Middle blocker
instagram.com/iidakivimurto
Piia Korhonen
YOB: 1997
Club: HPK
University of Jyväskylä, Open University
Tavastia Sports Academy
Position: Hitter
instagram.com/piiakorhonen_
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Roosa Koskelo
YOB: 1991
Club: LP Viesti
Sport Institute of Finland
Position: Libero
twitter.com/roosakoskelo
instagram.com/rrrrosee
Jessica Kosonen
YOB: 1997
Club: Woman Volley
University of Jyväskylä, Open University
Lapland Sports Academy
Position: All-around player
instagram.com/jkosonen
Laura Pihlajamäki
YOB: 1990
Club: LP Viesti
Häme University of Applied Sciences
Position: Middle blocker
twitter.com/lapaaaaaa
instagram.com/lapaaaa
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Eeva Puukka
YOB: 1989
Club: Oriveden Ponnistus
University of Jyväskylä
Position: Middle blocker
twitter.com/eevaida
instagram.com/eevaida
Nelli Rantanen
YOB: 1996
Club: Woman Volley
University of Jyväskylä, Open University
Lapland Sports Academy
Position: All-around player
instagram.com/nell_annn
Pauliina Vilponen
YOB: 1992
Club: VC Wiesbaden
University of Turku
Position: Hitter
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Daniela Öhman
YOB: 1997
Club: LP-Kangasala
University of Jyväskylä, Open University
Sports Academy of Tampere
Position: Middle blocker
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Officials
Tapio Kangasniemi
Kari Raatikainen
Head coach
Coach
Eerik Breilin
Petri Virtanen
Physiotherapist
Statistician
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Delegation officials
Jukka Tirri
Hilkka Laitinen
Head of Delegation
Deputy Head of Delegation
Katja Saarinen
Jani Toivanen
Deputy Head of Delegation
Delegation Official,
Embassy of Finland in Seoul
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Niko Lehmuskanta
Milla Vahtila
Media Liaison
Media Liaison
Martina Roos-Salmi
Klaus Köhler
Sport Psychologic Coach and
Study Counsellor
Physician
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Stefan Von Knorring
Tuulia Luomala
Physician
Physiotherapist
Mika Pihlman
Tea Runnakko
Physiotherapist
Physiotherapist
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Finnish Student Sports Federation
representatives
Matias Vainio
President
Antti Afflekt
Special adviser
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Hilkka Laitinen Finland´s candidate
for FISU Executive Committee
Ms. Hilkka Laitinen is the Secretary
General of the Finnish Student
Sports Federation, and she is running for the position as Assessor on
FISU’s Executive Committee.
Hilkka´s story with sports begins
from her home; with a sport enthusiast family. As a child she was
encouraged to take part in sports
and competed in cross country
skiing and karate. That didn´t lead to
a career, but Hilkka´s love to sports
remained.
Hilkka´s enthusiasm with sports
lead her to Presidency of Finnish
Student Sports Federation (OLL) in
2005. After her Presidency she went
to see the world from other perspectives in the Finnish Sports Council and Finn¬ish Parliament
before returning back to OLL in 2010 as Secretary General. Hilkka´s dedication to sport has led
the Finnish Student Sports Federation to take big steps forward and university sport services have
developed tremendously throughout the country. Hilkka has been a member in multiple national
committees whose objective has been to develop sports in Finland. With Hilkka´s expertise, student sports issues have been strongly visible.
On an international level, Hilkka has been lead for the Finnish Universiade teams for eight times
and has represented Finland in FISU and EUSA events. She is also a member of the FISU Gender
Equality Commit¬tee. We in OLL truly believe that running for the Executive Committee of FISU is
the next step for Hilkka and is also an opportunity to FISU to benefit from her expertise in University Sports.
Matias Vainio
President of Finnish Student Sports Federation
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