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Paavo Lonkila

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Paavo Lonkila
Personal information
Born11 January 1923 (1923-01-11) (age 101)
Kiuruvesi, Finland
Height157 cm (5 ft 2 in)
Weight53–54 kg (117–119 lb)
Sport
SportCross-country skiing
ClubKiuruveden Jänne, Kiuruvesi
Medal record
Representing  Finland
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1952 Oslo 4×10 km
Bronze medal – third place 1952 Oslo 18 km
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 1950 Lake Placid 4×10 km

Paavo Olavi Lonkila (born Lång on 11 January 1923) is a retired Finnish cross-country skier. He won a gold medal in the 4×10 km relay at the 1952 Olympics and finished third in the individual 18 km race, 11 seconds behind his teammate Tapio Mäkelä. Earlier his 4×10 km relay team placed second at the 1950 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, where he finished fifth over 18 km. He won the 18 km event at the 1951 Holmenkollen ski festival. Lonkila was a farmer by occupation.[1]

References

  1. ^ Paavo Lonkila. sports-reference.com
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