Tapio Rautavaara

The multitalented Tapio Rautavaara (March 8, 1915 - September 25, 1979) of Finland was successful and famous as an athlete, performing artist and actor. He won the gold medal in the javelin at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London and many other top placements in international javelin competitions. He was also a member of the Finnish winning team in the archery World Championships of 1958. Picture on the right is an "official" fan picture from 1946, that highlighted both of his roles.

Rautavaara's most renowned recordings

• Päivänsäde ja menninkäinen, 1949/1965
• Reissumies ja kissa, 1949
• Kulkuri ja joutsen, 1950
• Isoisän olkihattu, 1951/1964
• Ontuva Eriksson, 1951
• Sininen uni, 1952
• Juokse sinä humma, 1953
• Kulkuriveljeni Jan, 1956
• Yölinjalla, 1962
• Tuopin jäljet, 1963
• En päivääkään vaihtaisi pois, 1979