Hanna-Maria Seppala

About

Finnish swimmer who has broken national records in many events, including the 50-meter freestyle and 100-meter backstroke. In 2003, she won gold at the FINA World Aquatics Championships and was named Finnish Sports Personality of the Year.

Before Fame

She was swimming for the Finnish junior national team by age ten.

Trivia

She was the flagbearer for Finland at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

Family Life

She has an older brother named Juuso.

Associated With

She and Dutch swimmer Inge De Bruijn are both World Champions in the women's 100-meter freestyle.