About Juhani Kärkinen
Lived 1935 – 2019 (aged 83). Juhani Kärkinen was a Finnish ski jumper.
Juhani Tapio Antero Kärkinen (28 October 1935 – 29 August 2019 ) was a Finnish ski jumper who won a gold medal in the large hill at the 1958 World Ski Championships. He placed eighth in the normal hill at the 1960 Winter Olympics.
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Who was Juhani Kärkinen?
Finnish ski jumper (1935-2019)
When was Juhani Kärkinen born?
Juhani Kärkinen was born on 28 October 1935 in Kotka.
When did Juhani Kärkinen die?
Juhani Kärkinen died on 29 August 2019 in Lahti.
What was Juhani Kärkinen's occupation?
Juhani Kärkinen was a ski jumper.
What nationality was Juhani Kärkinen?
Juhani Kärkinen was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Juhani Kärkinen. https://biography.guide/juhani-karkinen/
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