Juha Kankkunen
Finnish former rally driver
1959 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Finnish former rally driver
Born
April 2, 1959
Age
~67 years
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
rally driver
FinlandBorn in Laukaa
1959
Born in Laukaa (1959-04-02)
Present
Age ~67
About
Juha Matti Pellervo Kankkunen is a Finnish former rally driver. His factory team career in the World Rally Championship lasted from 1983 to 2002. He won 23 world rallies and four drivers' world championship titles, which were both once records in the series. Both Sébastien Loeb and Sébastien Ogier have since collected more world titles. Kankkunen's feat of becoming a world champion with three different manufacturers was unique until Ogier matched this achievement in 2020.
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Who is Juha Kankkunen?+
Juha Matti Pellervo Kankkunen is a Finnish former rally driver. His factory team career in the World Rally Championship lasted from 1983 to 2002. He won 23 world rallies and four drivers' world championship titles, which were both once records in the series. Both Sébastien Loeb and Sébastien Ogier h
What does the name Juha mean?+
The name Juha means "Alternative form of Joha.. Etymology: A short form of Juhani and John. Popularized in part by the novel Juha (1911) by Juhani Aho.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Juha Kankkunen born?+
Juha Kankkunen was born on April 2, 1959.
Name Meaning
Alternative form of Joha.. Etymology: A short form of Juhani and John. Popularized in part by the novel Juha (1911) by Juhani Aho.
The name Juha is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "Alternative form of Joha.. Etymology: A short form of Juhani and John. Popularized in part by the novel Juha (1911) by Juhani Aho.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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