Heikki Ikola

Heikki Johannes Ikola (born 9 September 1947) is a Finnish former biathlete. Together with his countryman Juhani Suutarinen he became dominant in the 1970s and the early 1980s. In 1975 he became double world champion in both the 20 km and the relay. He also won the sprint title in 1977 and 1981.

Heikki Ikola
Personal information
Full nameHeikki Johannes Ikola
NicknameHessu
Born (1947-09-09) 9 September 1947
Jurva, Finland
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Professional information
SportBiathlon
World Cup debut13 January 1978
Olympic Games
Teams3 (1972, 1976, 1980)
Medals3 (0 gold)
World Championships
Teams10 (1971, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982)
Medals7 (4 gold)
World Cup
Seasons5 (1977/78–1981/82)
Individual victories1
Individual podiums2
Medal record
Men's biathlon
Representing  Finland
Olympic Games
1972 Sapporo 4 × 7.5 km relay
1976 Innsbruck 20 km individual
1976 Innsbruck 4 × 7.5 km relay
World Championships
1975 Antholz-Anterselva20 km individual
1975 Antholz-Anterselva4 × 7.5 km relay
1977 Lillehammer20 km individual
1981 Lahti20 km individual
1974 Minsk4 × 7.5 km relay
1977 Lillehammer4 × 7.5 km relay
1979 Ruhpolding4 × 7.5 km relay

Nowadays Ikola works as a commentator for Finnish channel Yle.

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