About Kati Pulkkinen
Born 1975. Kati Pulkkinen is a Finnish cross-country skier.
Kati Lehtonen (née Pulkkinen, born 6 April 1975) is a Finnish former cross-country skier who competed from 1995 to 2002. She won a bronze medal at the 4 × 5 km relay in the 1997 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships and had her best finish of 16th in two events (5 km + 10 km combined pursuit, 30 km) at those same championships.
Lehtonen's best individual finish at the Winter Olympics was 51st in the 5 km + 10 km combined pursuit at Nagano in 1998. Her only individual victory was in a 5 km event in Finland in 1997.
Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).
Olympic Games Year Age 5 km 15 km Pursuit 30 km 4 × 5 km relay 1998 22 57 — 51 — —
World Championships 1 medal – (1 bronze) Year Age 5 km 15 km Pursuit 30 km 4 × 5 km relay 1997 21 25 19 16 16 Bronze
World Cup Season standings Season Age Overall Long Distance Sprint 1995 19 58 1996 20 24 1997 21 37 36 56 1998 22 54 47
Team podiums
3 podiums
Note: Until the 1999 World Championships, World Championship races were included in the World Cup scoring system.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Kati Pulkkinen?
Finnish cross-country skier
When was Kati Pulkkinen born?
Kati Pulkkinen was born on 6 April 1975 in Sulkava.
What is Kati Pulkkinen's occupation?
Kati Pulkkinen is a cross-country skier.
What nationality is Kati Pulkkinen?
Kati Pulkkinen is Finnish.
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