Finland at the 1912 Summer Olympics
| Finland at the 1912 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
The Grand Duchy of Finland had no official flag; the Russian flag was used for both countries at the Olympics | |
| IOC code | FIN |
| NOC | Finnish Olympic Committee |
| in Stockholm | |
| Competitors | 164 (162 men, 2 women) in 10 sports |
| Flag bearer | Eino Saastamoinen |
| Medals Ranked 4th |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
| Other related appearances | |
| 1906 Intercalated Games | |
Finland competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden. The Grand Duchy of Finland was an autonomous part of the Russian Empire at the time, which allowed Finland to compete separately of Russia at the 1908 Summer Olympics due to Finland's special status. During the opening ceremony, Finland's team paraded under the national insignia flag of a Swedish-speaking female gymnastics club in Helsinki. 164 competitors, 162 men and 2 women, took part in 49 events in 10 sports.