Namesakes
Hall-of-Famers:
1 ice hockey
(ice hockey) Jari Kurri (a.k.a. Pekka) 2001 
Notable Athletes:
2 ice hockey
(ice hockey) Jari Kurri (a.k.a. Pekka) 1960-
(ice hockey) Pekka Tuomisto 1960-
Olympic Medalists:
1 gold, 1 silver/bronze
(gold) Pekka Vasala 1972 1500 m
(silver/bronze) Olli Jokinen (a.k.a. Pekka) 2006; 2010; 2014 ice hockey