| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Johan Rikhard "Hannes"•Sirola (Sirén-) |
| Used name | Hannes•Sirola |
| Other names | Juho Rikharr Juhonpoika Sirola |
| Born | 18 April 1890 in Hämeenlinna, Kanta-Häme (FIN) |
| Died | 4 April 1985 (aged 94 years 11 months 16 days) in Lahti, Päijät-Häme (FIN) |
| Affiliations | Ylioppilasvoimistelijat, Helsinki (FIN) |
| NOC |  Finland |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
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.
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Artistic Gymnastics (Gymnastics) | FIN |
Hannes Sirola | |||
| Team, Men (Olympic) | Finland | 2 | Silver |
