Tyyne Järvi
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Tyyne Maria•Järvi (-Sjöblad) |
| Used name | Tyyne•Järvi |
| Born | 4 February 1891 in Vaasa, Pohjanmaa (FIN) |
| Died | 4 April 1929 in Lapinjärvi, Uusimaa (FIN) |
| Affiliations | Vaasan Uimaseura, Vaasa (FIN) |
| NOC |  Finland |
Biography
Tyyne Järvi was a Finnish swimmer who represented Vaasan Uimaseura. At the 1911 Finnish championships in aquatics Järvi won the 100 metres freestyle event in a time of 1:43.2. Järvi was the first female competitor to represent Finland at the Olympics when she competed in the 100 metres freestyle event at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics. She finished in fifth place in her heat and did not progress to the next round.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | FIN |
Tyyne Järvi | |||
| 100 metres Freestyle, Women (Olympic) | 5 h1 r1/3 |
Special Notes
- Listed in First Female Competitors at the Olympics by Country (First woman to compete for Finland)