Notable Actors and Entertainers: 1 actor
Maila "Vampira" Nurmi   1922-2008  
Notable Athletes: 1 track
(track) Paavo Nurmi   1897-1973  
Olympic Medalists: 1 gold/silver
(gold/silver) Paavo Nurmi   1920; 1924; 1928   10000 m; individual cross country; 1500 m; 3000 m team; team cross country; 3000 m steeplechase; 5000 m