Namesakes
Lauri Virtanen
(a.k.a. Lasse) (m) 1904-1982 
Olympic Medalists 1932 10000 m; 5000 m (bronze)
Lasse Hallström
(m) 1946-
Notable Filmmakers
Lasse Virén
(m) 1949-
Notable Athletes (track)
Olympic Medalists 1972; 1976 10000 m; 5000 m (gold)
Lasse Kukkonen
(m) 1981-
Olympic Medalists 2006; 2010; 2014 ice hockey (silver/bronze)
Lasse Norman Hansen
(m) 1992-
Olympic Medalists 2012 cycling - track (gold)