About Pauli Pitkänen
Lived 1911 – 1941 (aged 29). Pauli Pitkänen was a Finnish cross-country skier.
Pauli Pitkänen (4 November 1911 – 28 September 1941) was a Finnish cross-country skier who competed in the 1930s. He won three gold medals at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships with two in 1938 (18 km and 4 × 10 km relay) and one in 1939 (4 × 10 km relay). He was born in Nilsiä. He was killed during the Continuation War.
Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).
World Championships 3 medals – (3 gold) Year Age 18 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1938 26 Gold — Gold 1939 27 — — Gold
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Who was Pauli Pitkänen?
Finnish cross-country skier (1911-1941)
When was Pauli Pitkänen born?
Pauli Pitkänen was born on 4 November 1911 in Nilsiä.
When did Pauli Pitkänen die?
Pauli Pitkänen died on 28 September 1941 in Siilinjärvi.
What was Pauli Pitkänen's occupation?
Pauli Pitkänen was a cross-country skier.
What nationality was Pauli Pitkänen?
Pauli Pitkänen was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pauli Pitkänen. https://biography.guide/pauli-pitkanen/
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