Jarno Saarinen: Biography, Facts and Career
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Jarno Karl Keimo Saarinen (11 December 1945 – 20 May 1973) was a Finnish professional Motorcycle racer. He competed in the FIM Grand Prix motorcycle racing world championships from 1968 to 1971 as Yamaha privateer, before receiving the Yamaha factory's full support in 1972 and 1973. In the early 1970s, he was considered one of the most promising and talented motorcycle road racers of his era until he was killed during the 1973 Nations Grand Prix in Italy. Saarinen's death led to increased demands for better safety conditions for motorcycle racers competing in the world championships. He remains the only Finn to have won a solo motorcycle road racing world championship. Saarinen was inducted into the F.I.M. MotoGP Hall of Fame in 2009.
Quick facts about Jarno Saarinen
- Full name: Jarno Saarinen
- Born: 1945-12-11
- Nationality: Finland
- Known as: Creator
- Wikidata ID: Q727012
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Who is Jarno Saarinen?
Jarno Karl Keimo Saarinen (11 December 1945 – 20 May 1973) was a Finnish professional Motorcycle racer.
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Jarno Saarinen is Finland.
When was Jarno Saarinen born?
Jarno Saarinen was born on 1945-12-11.
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