Happy birthday! Ari Vatanen turns 74 today

The iconic and legendary athlete turns 74 on Monday, Apr. 27, 2026.

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Ari Vatanen is celebrating his 74th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed athletes of his generation.

Popular athlete Ari Vatanen has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 74th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Vatanen, a cultural icon

Born Ari Pieti Uolevi Vatanen in Tuupovaara on April 27, 1952, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Finnish history. Vatanen's not just a great athlete, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Ari hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ari Vatanen as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 74.

Happy Birthday, Ari, you're the best!

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