Hannes Sirola

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHannes Rikhard•Sirola (Sirén-)
Used nameHannes•Sirola
Born18 April 1890 in Hämeenlinna, Kanta-Häme (FIN)
Died4 April 1985 (aged 94 years 11 months 16 days) in Lahti, Päijät-Häme (FIN)
AffiliationsYlioppilasvoimistelijat, Helsinki (FIN)
NOC Finland
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Hannes Sirola was a member of the Finnish gymnastics team that won silver behind Norway in the free system at the 1912 Olympic Games. After graduating as a Master of Philosophy, he was the founding principal of the Lahti Lyceum from 1917-20. While he was teaching all subjects, his wife Ida Helmi Helena (née Tähkä) taught girls’ gymnastics from 1918-20. The couple had three sons and three daughters. When the Finnish Civil War broke out, he volunteered to join the Finnish Defence Forces of the Whites.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Artistic Gymnastics (Gymnastics) FIN Hannes Sirola
Team, Men (Olympic) Finland 2 Silver