Paavo Nurmi
(m)
1897-1973
Notable Athletes (track)
Olympic Medalists 1920; 1924; 1928 team cross country; 1500 m; 3000 m team; individual cross country; 10000 m; 3000 m steeplechase; 5000 m (gold/silver)
Paavo Lipponen
(m)
1941-
Finnish Presidents and Prime Ministers 1995-2003 (prime minister)
Paavo Yrjölä
(m)
1902-1980
Olympic Medalists 1928 decathlon (gold)
Paavo Johansson
(m)
1895-1983
Olympic Medalists 1920 javelin throw (bronze)
Paavo Lonkila
(m)
1923-2017
Olympic Medalists 1952 cross-country skiing (gold/bronze)