Heikki Ikola


Heikki Johannes Ikola is a Finnish former biathlete. Together with his countryman Juhani Suutarinen he became dominant in the 1970s and the early 1980s. In 1975 he became double world champion in both the 20 km and the relay. He also won the sprint title in 1977 and 1981.
Nowadays Ikola works as a commentator for Finnish channel Yle.

Biathlon results

All results are sourced from the International Biathlon Union.

Olympic Games

3 medals
EventIndividualSprintRelay
1972 SapporoSilver
1976 InnsbruckSilverSilver
1980 Lake Placid18th

World Championships

7 medals
EventIndividualSprintRelay
1971 Hämeenlinna10th4th
1973 Lake Placid11th4th
1974 Minsk4th13thSilver
1975 Antholz-AnterselvaGold4thGold
1976 Antholz-Anterselva4th
1977 LillehammerGold5thSilver
1978 Hochfilzen4th
1979 Ruhpolding7thDNFSilver
1981 LahtiGold9th6th
1982 Minsk26th16th

Individual victories

1 victory
SeasonDateLocationDisciplineLevel
1980–81
1 victory
12 February 1981 Lahti20 km individualBiathlon World Championships