Pekka Kuvaja
Finnish cross-country skier, orienteer and racewalker
About Pekka Kuvaja
Lived 1921 – 2003 (aged 82). Pekka Kuvaja was a Finnish cross-country skier and orienteer.
Armas Petter "Pekka" Kuvaja (15 June 1921, Heinävesi, Finland – 21 November 2003 in Tampere, Finland) was a Finnish cross-country skier who competed in the late 1940s and early 1950s.
He was born in Heinävesi and died in Tampere.
In the 50 km event at the Winter Olympics, he finished seventh in 1948 and ninth in 1952. Also, in 1954, he became the first non-Swede to finish first in the Vasaloppet.
Cross-country skiing results Olympic Games Year Age 18 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1948 26 — 7 — 1952 30 — 9 —
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Who was Pekka Kuvaja?
Finnish cross-country skier, orienteer and racewalker
When was Pekka Kuvaja born?
Pekka Kuvaja was born on 15 June 1921 in Heinävesi.
When did Pekka Kuvaja die?
Pekka Kuvaja died on 21 November 2003.
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Pekka Kuvaja was a cross-country skier and orienteer.
What nationality was Pekka Kuvaja?
Pekka Kuvaja was Finnish.
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