Minna Kauppi
Career
Active 2000 – 2014
Biography
About Minna Kauppi
Minna Kauppi is a Finnish orienteer, a runner who competes in the demanding sport of orienteering. Born on November 25, 1982, in Asikkala, Finland, she stands 5'8" with an athletic build, blonde hair, and blue eyes. Her career spanned from 2000 to 2014, a period of 14 years that saw her rise to the top of her sport.
She is a nine-time world champion from 2006 to 2012, making her one of the most successful Finnish orienteering competitors. Kauppi also earned two European championship titles, multiple Finnish championships, and two world junior championships. In addition, she won three Finnish Championship bronze medals in cross-country running, in 2005, 2007, and 2009. In 2010, the Finnish Association of Sports Journalists named her Finland's Athlete of the Year.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2000-2014 (started around 18 years old; 14 years active)
- Birthplace
- Asikkala, Päijänne Tavastia, Finland
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Weight
- 143 lbs (or 65 kg)
- Measurements
- 35–25–35 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.71
- Bra/Cup Size
- B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 15k (as of June 2026)
Frequently asked
How does her cross-country running career compare to her orienteering success?
While she won national bronze medals in cross-country running, her most significant achievements are in orienteering, where she claimed nine world titles.
What is orienteering, and how did she excel in it?
Orienteering involves navigating terrain to find checkpoints in order using a map and compass. Kauppi's nine world titles from 2006 to 2012 show her mastery of this skill.
How many world championships did she win in total?
She won nine world championships between 2006 and 2012, plus two world junior championships earlier in her career.
Did you know
- Born in Asikkala, Finland, she started her professional career at age 18, competing for 14 years.
- Her athletic build, blonde hair, and blue eyes are noted in her profile, alongside her 5'8" height.
- She was selected as Finland's Athlete of the Year in 2010 by the Finnish Association of Sports Journalists.
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