Namesakes
Mikko Mäkelä
(m) 1965- 
Olympic Medalists 1994 ice hockey (bronze)
Tapio Mäkelä
(m) 1926-2016
Olympic Medalists 1952 cross-country skiing (silver/gold)
Wille Mäkelä
(m) 1974-
Olympic Medalists 2006 curling (silver)