Let's make this birthday one to remember.

74 years old (Born on December 30, 1950)

Happy Birthday, Martti! You're truly one athlete who's always been ahead of your time—sometimes even faster than the official stopwatch allowed. Your dedication on the track left everyone amazed, and let's be honest: nobody could ever accuse you of taking things slow.

Though 1984 may have brought a hurdle or two, you've shown strength that goes beyond medals (or tests). We admire your resilience and good humor through life's races—particularly how you stride gracefully past any obstacle in your way. Here's to another year of laughing at life's hurdles…and running clean laps around them all. Cheers!