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Sep 27, 1905 Seinäjoki, Finland Died on 18 Apr 2000 (aged 94)
Finnish athlete
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About Irja Lipasti
- Irja Salli Maria Sarnama (born Lipasti 27 September 1905 – 18 April 2000) was a Finnish sprinter.
- She competed in the women's 4 × 100 metres relay, High Jump and javelin throw at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
- She also competed in the 1938 European Championships as Finland's first female representative to that event.
- She set the Finnish record for the high jump in 1933 at 1.50m.
- Her record lasted until 1951. Under the name Irja Sarnama, she continued to excel into Masters athletics, setting numerous world records across a variety of disciplines; sprints, jumps and throws.
