Jari Laukkanen

Jari Johannes Laukkanen (8 June 1962 – 7 October 2019 ) was a Finnish cross-country skier who competed from 1987 to 1988. He finished eighth in the 4 × 10 km relay at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary. He was born in Viitasaari, Central Finland. Laukkanen died on 7 October 2019 from an unknown illness; he was known to suffer from heart issues.

Laukkanen's best finish at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships was ninth in the 15 km event at Oberstdorf in 1987. His best World Cup finish was sixth in a 15 km event in Canada in 1987.

Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).

Olympic Games Year Age 15 km 30 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1988 25 25 52 — 8

World Championships Year Age 15 km classical 15 km freestyle 30 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1987 24 9 12 —6 1989 26 — — 31——

World Cup Season standings Season Age Overall 1983 20 1984 21 1986 23 1987 24 21 1988 25 33 1989 26

Team podiums 1 podium No. Season Date Location Race Level Place Teammates1 1986–87 19 March 1987 Oslo, Norway 4 × 10 km Relay C World Cup 2nd Kirvesniemi / Ristanen / Karvonen