Karl Ebb

Karl Alfred "Kalle" Ebb (5 September 1896 – 2 August 1988) was an athlete and racing driver.

He competed in the 3000 metres steeplechase and placed fifth, while his more celebrated compatriots Ville Ritola and Elias Katz took the top two spots.

[2] He was a versatile athlete and competed nationally in numerous disciplines, including cycling, swimming, and alpine skiing.

[3] In his thirties he began to compete in top level Northern European motor races, driving a Mercedes-Benz SSK.

He was also a businessman, forming a company with his first wife, Lempi Järvinen, which sold men's ties.