About Rolf Turkka
Lived 1915 – 1989 (aged 74). Rolf Turkka was a Finnish ski jumper and windsurfer.
Rolf Turkka (original surname Durchman; 30 August 1915 – 29 November 1989) was a Finnish sailor who was born in Lahti and died in Espoo. He competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics and in the 1952 Summer Olympics.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Rolf Turkka's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Rolf Turkka?
Finnish sailor (1915–1989)
When was Rolf Turkka born?
Rolf Turkka was born on 30 August 1915 in Lahti.
When did Rolf Turkka die?
Rolf Turkka died on 29 November 1989 in Espoo.
What was Rolf Turkka's occupation?
Rolf Turkka was a ski jumper and windsurfer.
What nationality was Rolf Turkka?
Rolf Turkka was Finnish.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rolf Turkka. https://biography.guide/rolf-turkka/
MLA: "Rolf Turkka." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rolf-turkka/.
Chicago: "Rolf Turkka." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rolf-turkka/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:25 UTC