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Jaakko Ojaniemi

Jaakko Ojaniemi, Finnish decathlete
Jaakko Ojaniemi (born 28 August 1980, in Peräseinäjoki) is a Finnish former decathlete. After winning medals in junior level, he represented Finland several times in major athletics competitions.

Since his retirement, he has worked as fitness coach of formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas.

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