Irja Salli Maria Sarnama (born Lipasti 27 September 1905 – 18 April 2000) was a Finnish sprinter.
She competed in the women's 4 × 100 metres relay, High Jump and javelin throw at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
[1] She also competed in the 1938 European Championships as Finland's first female representative to that event.
Under the name Irja Sarnama, she continued to excel into Masters athletics, setting numerous world records across a variety of disciplines; sprints, jumps and throws.
[2] This biographical article relating to Finnish athletics is a stub.