About Jussi Kurikkala
Lived 1912 – 1951 (aged 38). Jussi Kurikkala was a Finnish cross-country skier and long-distance runner.
Juho "Jussi" Kurikkala (12 August 1912 – 10 March 1951) was a Finnish cross-country skier who competed in the 1930s. He was born in Kalajoki, and won three medals at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships with a silver in the 4 × 10 km relay in 1937, a gold in the same event in 1938, and a gold in the 18 km in 1939. He was also a long-distance runner and competed in the marathon at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).
World Championships 3 medals – (2 gold, 1 silver) Year Age 18 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1937 24 5 — Silver 1938 25 6 7 Gold 1939 26 Gold — —
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Who was Jussi Kurikkala?
Finnish cross-country skier
When was Jussi Kurikkala born?
Jussi Kurikkala was born on 12 August 1912 in Kalajoki.
When did Jussi Kurikkala die?
Jussi Kurikkala died on 10 March 1951 in Helsinki.
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Jussi Kurikkala was a cross-country skier and long-distance runner.
What nationality was Jussi Kurikkala?
Jussi Kurikkala was Finnish.
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