Personal Life
He is married to Mervi Katainen, a football player, and has 2 children. Apart from his native Finnish, he is fluent in English, French and Swedish.
He runs a marathon every year and his record is 3.54.23.
Katainen took part in 22nd World Scout Jamboree in 2011. Katainen was honorary protector of Roverway 2012 jamboree.
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